Pre-Demolition Hazardous Material Survey (IFB)

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is requesting bids for a comprehensive pre-demolition hazardous materials survey at a residential property in Bakersfield, California, under IFB HSR26-30 Re-Bid #1, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The California Department of Industrial Relations public works contractor registration and prevailing wage compliance requirements apply if the bid exceeds $25,000.

Bidders must hold current certifications as a Certified Site Surveillance Technician, Certified Asbestos Consultant, and Certified Lead Inspector/Assessor issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations or California Department of Public Health — the mandatory qualification filter. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation incentive of 3 to 5 percent applies.

The scope covers identification, sampling, analysis, classification, and documentation of friable and non-friable asbestos, asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, mold-contaminated materials, universal wastes, and other regulated substances at two multi-family residential structures totaling approximately 4,701 square feet with 15 residential units at 6050 State Road, Bakersfield. The contractor must complete the on-site survey within five calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed and submit the final laboratory-verified Hazardous Materials Survey Report within 14 calendar days. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with other hours requiring prior approval from the Authority's Contract Manager. Addendum #1 (issued October 9, 2026) amends coordination requirements with the Authority's environmental staff and consultants; a kick-off meeting must occur within one week after contract execution, followed by in-person safety training.

Compensation is a fixed lump-sum fee structure covering all labor, equipment, supplies, permits, materials, tools, laboratory fees, and travel. The contract term runs November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation, each at $1 million minimum. Written questions were due October 7, 2026. Work is performed in Kern County, California.