RFB - as-needed abatement services

The County of San Diego, Department of General Services, is requesting bids on as-needed abatement services at various County locations throughout San Diego County under RFB 13349, with sealed bids due September 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The County offers a 15 percent price preference to qualified Small-Local Businesses, capped at $150,000, under Board Policy B-53.

Contractors must hold a valid California C-22 Asbestos Abatement License with Hazardous Substance Removal and Asbestos Removal certifications and comply with Cal-OSHA and prevailing wage requirements. The scope encompasses asbestos, lead, and mold contamination removal; laboratory and biohazardous waste cleanup; water damage restoration; and related construction repairs. Bidders must respond to all bid items and demonstrate capacity to handle non-urgent requests within 24 hours and emergency requests within 2 hours. Contractors must establish 24/7 dispatching services and accept background checks, security clearances, and ID badging for all personnel accessing County facilities.

Pricing is structured on an hourly basis across four labor categories: Regular Hours (estimated 5,200 hours annually), Emergency Hours (1,600 hours), Weekend Hours (1,600 hours), and Holiday Hours (1,600 hours). Bidders provide unit prices for each category; prices must remain fixed throughout the contract term and include all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and overhead. Subcontracting is permitted but shall not exceed 25 percent of annual contract value.

The contract period consists of an initial one-year term beginning January 1, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through December 31, 2029, and potential incremental extensions of up to six months. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Questions are due September 11, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m. A virtual public bid opening follows the September 28 deadline.