RFP 735-2025-4401 Asbestos Abatement Oversight Services

Midwestern State University has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP 735-2025-4402) for Asbestos Abatement Oversight Services in Upton County, Texas, seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive project management and monitoring services for renovation and remodeling projects. The procurement is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Time & Materials contract, with required services including project investigation, specification development, air monitoring, and project management related to asbestos abatement. Contractors must be licensed asbestos consulting agencies in Texas with appropriately licensed personnel and maintain $1,000,000 in pollution and omissions liability insurance. Key proposal evaluation criteria include past performance (25%), prior university service experience (25%), proposed labor rates (40%), team approach (5%), and completeness of response (5%). Critical procurement dates include a January 22, 2025 deadline for questions, January 23, 2025 for question responses, and a January 30, 2025 proposal submission deadline at 2:00 pm CT. The initial contract term runs through August 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewals possible through August 31, 2029.

The RFP includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement for contracts exceeding $100,000, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse and small business participation. The contract allows for services to be performed at the main campus, regional university sites, or other university-affiliated locations, with all work requiring university-approved purchase orders and net 30-day payment terms. The contract value is capped at $100,000 per contractor per fiscal year, with no guaranteed minimum work commitment. Potential respondents must utilize the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Commodity/Services Code system and can reference the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to understand procurement classification and opportunities. The university has provided specific guidance for vendors, particularly HUBs, to properly code their services and connect with state contracting opportunities. Invoicing and payment will follow standard university procedures, with detailed documentation requirements and potential service delivery across multiple university locations.