On-Call Hazardous Material Survey Testing and Reporting - Statewide

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #22A1312 for an on-call hazardous materials survey, testing, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting contract that will span statewide jurisdictions. The contract will run from August 18, 2025 to August 17, 2028, with primary service focus in counties including Sacramento, Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Joaquin. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive hazardous materials sampling and testing services, specifically investigating asbestos, lead, and mold across Caltrans properties, including buildings dating back to 1936. Required professional qualifications include Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), Certified Site Surveillance Technician, and various industrial hygiene and lead testing certifications. The contractor must furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials, and personnel to conduct thorough hazardous material investigations. The bid responses are due on July 24, 2025, with a proposed award date of August 13, 2025, and Sacramento is anticipated to have the highest service request frequency at approximately 50 annual requests.

The procurement includes specific enterprise participation requirements, mandating a three percent (3%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation and encouraging Small Business (SB) or Micro Business (MB) involvement. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including certification proofs, laboratory accreditations, and completed forms such as Bidder Declaration and DVBE Declarations. While the total contract amount is currently to be determined (TBD), payment will be structured based on unit prices outlined in the bid proposal. The contract appears open to qualified environmental testing and consulting firms with specific industrial hygiene and hazardous material assessment credentials. Potential respondents should carefully review the IFB documentation to ensure they meet the extensive certification and professional qualifications required for this statewide hazardous materials survey and reporting contract.