Inspect & Sample Lead, Mold, Asbestos, & Air Contaminants

The State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget is requesting proposals for industrial hygiene consulting and inspection and sampling services for lead, mold, asbestos, and air contaminants under RFP 26_2065, with proposals due June 29, 2026 at 1:55 p.m. Eastern and written questions due June 5, 2026. This is a statewide contract with no geographic or set-aside restrictions.

The scope encompasses field inspection, sampling collection, and laboratory analysis of lead-based paint, mold, asbestos, and indoor air quality across state-owned facilities including office buildings, power plants, mechanical rooms, and tunnels. Services include testing and laboratory analysis (PLM, PCM, and TEM methods at standard and expedited rates), asbestos management and contractor monitoring, health and safety program development and audits, State of Michigan certified lead instruction training, and MIOSHA compliance consulting. The contractor must comply with 29 CFR 1926.1101 (asbestos) and 29 CFR 1926.62 (lead). Required professional credentials and memberships include AIHA membership, PAT Program accreditation, NVLAP Bulk Sample Analysis Certification, and EMLAP. The Contractor Program Manager must hold CIH or CSP certification plus two years of supervisory experience and three years of relevant field experience, with availability for state contact within 15 minutes during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. At least one staff member must reside permanently within 100 miles of Lansing; all others must be on-site within 24 hours' notice. Analysis reports are due within seven business days; field service reports follow each site visit; annual summary reports are due within fourteen business days upon request.

The contract effective date is November 1, 2026, expiring October 31, 2029, with renewal options for up to two additional one-year periods at the State's discretion. Pricing is on an hourly rate basis with separate mobilization and demobilization line items for Lansing-area and out-of-state facilities. Contractors cannot bill for overtime, holiday pay, or lodging. The incumbent contractor is ATC Group Services LLC. Subcontractors are permitted for laboratory analysis and other services if identified in the proposal and holding required certifications.

Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point technical scale: Sections 3 (20 points), Sections 4–19 (30 points), Sections 20–28 (30 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (20 points). Only proposals scoring 80 or more technical points receive pricing evaluation. Award is based on best value combining technical score and pricing. The State reserves the right to negotiate with one or more bidders and will consider Michigan job creation and resident employment.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5 million per occurrence / $10 million aggregate), Professional Liability—Errors and Omissions ($3 million per occurrence and aggregate), Environmental and Pollution Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate), Workers Compensation per applicable law, Employers Liability ($500,000 per accident), and Automobile Liability ($1 million per accident). All policies must name Michigan as primary and non-contributory additional insured; insurers must maintain A.M. Best rating of A- VII or higher. Claims-made policies require three-year extended reporting coverage. ACORD certificates are due within 10 business days of contract execution.

Contractors performing work at Michigan Department of Corrections facilities must comply with MDOC Vendor Rules & Regulations, including mandatory MDOC training, background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and PREA standards. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day apply for late or improper completion; $1,000 per individual per day applies for unauthorized removal of key personnel. Proposals must be submitted electronically through SIGMA VSS in modifiable formats; all proposals become public records immediately upon receipt. A completed Confidential Treatment Form is mandatory with all proposals.