On Call Remediation & Abatement Services

HomeFront, a public housing authority in Billings, Montana, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. B24005 for On-Call Remediation and Abatement Services across its 216 public housing units located in 11 developments. The procurement seeks to establish a pool of qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to perform comprehensive remediation services including mold remediation, water damage restoration, hazardous waste cleanup, electronic cleaning, and related carpentry services. Contractors must adhere to strict technical requirements based on IICRC S520 Standard for mold remediation, which includes negative air filtration, HVAC system cleaning, surface decontamination, and post-remediation inspection and testing. The bid documents were released on BidNet Direct, with a question submittal deadline of December 24, 2024, and a bid submission deadline of December 31, 2024. Bidders must complete a comprehensive bid package, including detailed firm profiles, employee qualifications, and comply with HUD maintenance wage rate determinations. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, compliance with remediation protocols, insurance coverage, and ability to perform services across multiple properties in Gallatin County and surrounding areas.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, including Resident-Owned (RBE), Minority-Owned (MBE), and Woman-Owned (WBE) Business Enterprises. Previous contractors in similar services include Big Sky Disaster Restoration, Faithful Disaster Restoration, and Billings Carpet Cleaning & Water Damage Restoration. The contract will initially run for one year with options for four additional one-year renewals, potentially extending to a total of five years. The total contract value will not exceed $200,000 annually, with a guaranteed minimum contract amount of $2,000. Contractors must comply with federal regulations including HUD Section 3 requirements, which mandate that employment and economic opportunities be directed to low- and very low-income persons in the project area. Additional requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverages, current licenses, and adherence to federal procurement standards. The agency reserves the right to award to multiple contractors and will use a rotation method to assign work, ensuring fair distribution of opportunities among qualified vendors.