Request for qualifications demolition, abatement, and remediation

The District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered DCAM-25-CS-RFQ-0012 seeking demolition, abatement, and remediation services for various District-owned properties. The procurement seeks contractors capable of self-performing site development efforts including full or partial building demolition, historic facade bracing, and comprehensive environmental remediation services such as radon, PCB, lead, mold, and asbestos removal. Contractors must demonstrate experience with projects valued between $1 million and $20 million and be able to self-perform at least 50% of work using in-house personnel. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is due on September 4, 2025, following a project information meeting on August 18, 2025, with questions due by August 22, 2025. Evaluation will be based on a 100-point system, with potential additional preference points up to 12 for certified business enterprises. The scope of work encompasses industrial hygiene services, environmental assessments, site inspections, and multiphase remediation efforts across District properties.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small business enterprise (SBE) contractors, with a mandatory requirement to subcontract at least 35% of the contract dollar volume to qualified small business enterprises. Contractors must comply with local hiring mandates, requiring 51% District residents be employed, and adhere to living wage standards ($18.00 per hour as of July 1, 2025). The contract will be structured as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a one-year base term and options to extend for four additional one-year periods. The maximum aggregate contract value is set at $20 million per year, with a minimum guaranteed payment of $50 annually. Specific local requirements include compliance with Campaign Finance Reform regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, and submission of various certifications including tax affidavits and clean hands certificates. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with Davis-Bacon wage determinations and provide detailed subcontracting plans that prioritize local and disadvantaged business participation.