Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Services

The City of Galveston is requesting proposals for Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Services under RFP 26-03, with sealed proposals due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST and questions due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. All work must be performed under the oversight of Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH).

Scope includes monitoring program design and implementation, personnel and area monitoring for chemical and physical hazards, passive and active monitoring equipment deployment, compliance sampling, data management, indoor air quality and mold investigations, laboratory analytical services (microbial and lead analysis), environmental site assessments, remediation support, and optional safety program design and certified training services. Proposers must provide detailed hourly rate quotations for Certified Industrial Hygienists, Project Managers, DSHS Mold Consultants, Lead Risk Assessors, and technicians, along with per-unit pricing for laboratory analyses and sampling services.

The contract term is three years from execution, with automatic renewal for two successive one-year periods unless either party provides written non-renewal notice at least 30 days prior to renewal. Pricing shall be firm for the initial three-year term; maximum annual escalation is four percent during renewal periods.

Evaluation criteria are cost comparison per unit of work (20%), technical expertise documentation (25%), similar project services experience in the Houston-Galveston area (20%), available professional staffing (20%), and references from governmental agencies (15%).

Compliance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate) and Professional Liability coverage; conflict-of-interest, property-tax, nepotism, non-collusion, and debarment certifications; compliance with Texas House Bills 13, 19, and 89; federal-clause acknowledgment; and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration prior to award. The City reserves the right to award multiple agreements, reject all proposals, or abandon the solicitation. Award determination will be made by City Council at a future meeting.