Environmental Abatement Services Contract

The Pittsburgh Public School District is soliciting bids for an Environmental Abatement Services Contract targeting hazardous material removal and containment at its various schools and facilities. The solicitation, numbered BI27-003, was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by July 7, 2026, and is intended to be awarded as an indefinite quantity contract spanning a base period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with a potential one-year option extension. The work encompasses the identification, containment, removal, encapsulation, and disposal of lead-based paint, asbestos, and other biohazards in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including EPA 40 CFR 61 Subpart M and OSHA standards. Contractors must implement full HEPA-filtered containment systems with strict airflow and barrier requirements, use 6 mil polyethylene for containment and waste packaging, and ensure all hazardous waste is transported and disposed of at licensed facilities with proper documentation submitted within 30 days. Work must occur under the oversight of the district’s Environmental Consultant and Facilities Division, with inspections conducted on-site prior to any disturbance of hazardous materials and final clearance requiring “clean air” certification. Contractors must demonstrate full compliance with Pennsylvania-specific legal requirements, including the Prevailing Wage Act and Human Relations Act, and must ensure all personnel have mandatory child abuse, state police, and federal criminal history clearances before commencing work. Key personnel may be dismissed at the district’s discretion without recourse. Emergency response is required within two hours, with corrective actions within four hours, all without additional compensation. Overtime work is limited to hours beyond eight in a single day, and weekend, holiday, or on-call work is considered included in the bid price. Proposals must include base bids and any alternates, a signed bid bond, and certified EBE participation data, with award expected to go to the lowest responsible bidder, following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Pricing is structured by labor and disposal categories, with estimated contract value ranging between $600,000 and $900,000 based on base and option periods. All submissions must be made via the official bid form with corporate seal if applicable, and no electronic submission protocols are specified, implying a paper-based process. Failure to meet EBE participation goals triggers Good Faith Efforts reporting, and noncompliance with representations can result in bid rejection or legal penalties