RFP Item #26-139 Old Government House Mold Remediation Project

Augusta, Georgia's Central Services Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive mold remediation services at the Old Government House, located at 432 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901. The project scope encompasses investigation, containment, removal, cleaning, disposal, and restoration of mold-damaged materials throughout the building in compliance with ANSI/IICRC S520, EPA guidelines, the 2024 International Building Code, and applicable Georgia labor regulations. Qualified contractors must demonstrate minimum qualifications including completion of at least three similar remediation projects within the past five years with verifiable references, employment of certified mold remediation supervisors, and capability to obtain required insurance coverage consisting of Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate) and Pollution Liability Coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate). The project duration is 30 working days with work expected to commence within 30 days of award notification, and liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for schedule non-compliance. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 535 Telfair Street Suite 605, Augusta, GA; written questions must be submitted by Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; and sealed proposals are due Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with public opening conducted via TEAMS. Evaluation will occur in two phases with cost constituting only 10 of 500 possible points, and a one-year warranty of workmanship is mandated as part of contract requirements.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement; however, the M/WBE goal has been waived at zero percent and bidders must negotiate in good faith with minority and women-owned businesses that respond to the solicitation. Contractors must be E-Verify compliant for contracts exceeding $2,499 and must submit notarized Attachment B documentation including business licensing, non-collusion affidavits, and conflict-of-interest statements. Fee proposals must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope as a lump sum total with itemized breakouts for labor, equipment, materials, and disposal, with selection to be made by the Augusta Board of Commissioners based on the most advantageous proposal to the city. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are identified in the solicitation documentation. The specific award value or budget range for this project is not disclosed in the available procurement materials.