IFB Hazardous Material Survey Testing and Reporting in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tuolumne Counties

Caltrans is seeking a contractor for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10A2809 to provide comprehensive hazardous materials survey, testing, and reporting services across eight California counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Tuolumne. The contract will cover on-call hazardous materials sampling, testing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting for Caltrans-owned residential and commercial structures, with specific focus on asbestos and lead surveys. Bidders must possess multiple specialized certifications, including Certified Asbestos Consultant and Certified Site Surveillance Technician, and demonstrate expertise in conducting detailed environmental assessments. The bid response is due by July 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day, and a proposed award date of July 22, 2025. The contract will commence on August 1, 2025, or upon Department of General Services approval, and will expire on July 31, 2028. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical specifications, with detailed pricing required for various survey and testing services across different structure sizes and types.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with mandated participation goals of 25% for small businesses and 5% for DVBE. Prevailing wage requirements will apply for contracts exceeding $15,000, potentially impacting labor costs and bidder qualifications. The contract will be awarded with potential incentives for DVBE participation, encouraging diverse vendor engagement. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a substantial scope of work covering multiple counties and diverse property types. Though an exact budget is not specified, the multi-year contract and extensive geographic coverage indicate a significant potential contract value. Interested bidders must carefully review all technical specifications, certification requirements, and pricing structures to ensure full compliance with the solicitation's detailed requirements.