NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS for HAZARDOUS AIR POLUTENTS (NESHAP) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR 4413-17-AK NEWTOK 36 HOME ACQUISITION PROJECT

The Newtok Village Council (NVC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional asbestos sampling and laboratory evaluation services for the 4413-17-AK Newtok 36 Home Acquisition Project located in the Newtok Subdivision, Alaska. The procurement seeks qualified individuals or organizations to conduct National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) environmental assessments on 36 residential structures, specifically identifying regulated asbestos-containing materials (RACMs) using Polarized Light Microscopy. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm on October 3, 2025, with an evaluation framework that includes technical approach (20%), prior related experience (20%), firm references (20%), Alaska Native/American Indian ownership preference (5%), and cost (35%). The selected contractor must commence work within 14 days of contract signing and complete the project by December 22, 2025. Deliverables will include comprehensive documentation of sampling methodology, chain of custody procedures, work schedule, and laboratory reporting processes.

The RFP indicates that subcontracting is permitted, with the requirement that all sub-contractors be identified and not debarred from federal work. There is a specific preference for Alaska Native/American Indian ownership, which accounts for 5% of the proposal evaluation criteria. The project is funded through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), with a total project budget not to exceed $150,000. Proposers must submit a comprehensive schedule of fees, including a breakdown by task, hourly rates, and estimated hours. The ultimate project objective is to prepare the residential structures for demolition by identifying and assessing any asbestos-containing materials. Proposals will be reviewed by a committee appointed by NVC, with the aim of selecting a contractor capable of conducting thorough and precise environmental assessments to ensure safe demolition procedures.