Statewide Lead Wipe Contract

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is soliciting bids for statewide lead wipe testing services at Armories and Readiness Centers throughout New York State under IFB 26-20, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Diversity contracting goals apply: SDVOB goal of 6.00%, MBE goal of 15.00%, and WBE goal of 15.00%.

Testing will be conducted on an as-needed basis throughout the calendar year in accordance with ASTM E1728/E1728M-20 standards and 40 CFR 745.63 requirements. Work areas include offices, conference rooms, kitchens, classrooms, drill halls, and other readily accessible interior surfaces. Each sampling event typically requires fewer than 10 tests plus one blank sample for quality assurance. The number of samples and locations tested will vary based on preliminary results.

Bidders must hold EPA Lead Safe certification or equivalent state-authorized certification, maintain necessary facilities and equipment to perform services timely, and demonstrate capability to conduct testing in strict compliance with local and state codes. All bidders must provide proof of workers' compensation and disability benefits insurance, plus commercial general liability insurance of no less than $1 million per occurrence.

Pricing must be submitted on a fixed-rate basis for the first contract year using the provided Bid Form, with all labor, materials, equipment, overhead costs, and profit included. Annual price adjustments are permitted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Northeast, capped at three percent. The five-year contract will run from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2031, subject to Office of State Comptroller approval. The incumbent vendor is LEW Environmental Services. Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, with responses provided by September 28, 2026. Tentative award date is October 21, 2026.