Mold Remediation and Deep Cleaning RA

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is requesting quotations for mold remediation, selective demolition, and deep cleaning services on retired rail cars (2000, 4000, and 5000 series) stored at Greenbelt Railyard in College Park, Maryland, with quotations due October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM and questions due October 8, 2026. For contracts valued at $1,000,000 or less, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation is required, with SBE firms performing a minimum of 51% of contract tasks.

The scope includes carpet removal and disposal from four rail cars, seat cushion removal and disposal from four rail cars, full interior deep cleaning of all six rail cars, containment and dust control measures, and post-remediation verification. An Industrial Hygiene assessment conducted in December 2025 and February 2026 identified visible mold growth on carpeting, seat cushions, and limited wall panel areas. Work must commence within 5–10 business days of contract award and complete within 14 business days.

Contractor qualifications include a minimum of three years of experience performing mold remediation in commercial or transit environments; IICRC certification in Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) or equivalent; and current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification for the site supervisor. References from at least two similar projects completed within the last three years are required. All contractors must register in the WMATA Vendor Registration System and comply with WMATA background check requirements, including criminal background screenings of all personnel.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($5,000,000 combined single limit with MCS-90 endorsement), and Pollution Liability ($2,000,000 per claim). Pricing must be submitted on the provided Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) Form with firm-fixed prices for ninety days, F.O.B. Destination, covering all costs. This solicitation is issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for procurements up to $350,000; responses exceeding this amount will not be considered. The contract award will result in a purchase order with a one-year period of performance or until the maximum amount allowed is met. Work supports vehicle refurbishment scheduled for December 2026.