On-call Hazardous Material Survey Testing and Reporting in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 05A2920 for on-call hazardous material survey testing and reporting services across Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties. The contract will provide comprehensive hazardous materials services, including asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, testing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on Caltrans properties. Bidders must possess specific professional certifications, including Certified Asbestos Consultant and Certified Site Surveillance Technician, and must have laboratories accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the California Department of Public Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program. The procurement timeline requires written questions to be submitted by November 4, 2025, with final bids due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The proposed contract term spans from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2028, with services to be performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Deliverables include detailed surveys of residential and commercial structures, with specific pricing established for different survey types and sample testing requirements.

Caltrans has established a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal for this procurement, actively encouraging certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or contractors willing to subcontract 25% of their net price to certified small businesses to submit bids. The contract includes prevailing wage rate requirements for work exceeding $15,000, which may impact potential bidders' cost structures. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed certification and laboratory accreditation requirements suggest a rigorous qualification process for potential contractors. The bid documents include specific pricing schedules for various survey types, with rates varying based on structure type and square footage, though a comprehensive total contract value is not explicitly stated. Potential bidders must demonstrate not only technical expertise in hazardous materials surveying but also compliance with multiple state and federal certification standards, indicating a complex and specialized procurement process designed to ensure high-quality environmental assessment services.