Hazard Testing And Clearance Services For Leadbased Paint, Asbestos And Radon

This contract involves providing hazard testing and clearance services related to lead-based paint, asbestos, and radon within the City of Lansing, Michigan. The City seeks qualified, licensed environmental consultants capable of conducting inspections, sampling, risk assessments, and verification activities in residential, multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial properties. The procurement aims to establish a firm-fixed-price contract with an initial duration of one year, extendable annually for up to three additional years, contingent upon performance and funding. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $2 million, with services required to comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including HUD, EPA, Michigan EGLE, ANSI, and AARST standards. The scope emphasizes timely submission of reports—such as lead risk assessments within 20 business days and asbestos clearance reports—and mandates adherence to strict regulatory and technical standards. The solicitation, issued as RFP/26/039, was posted on November 6, 2025, with proposals due by December 1, 2025. It emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation process where 40% of the award decision hinges on cost, 30% on experience and qualifications, 20% on regulatory compliance, and 10% on past performance. The process favors a trade-off approach, balancing price against technical merit, with no set-aside restrictions specified. Offerors must register in SAM.gov, maintain active UEI registration, and submit proposals electronically in PDF format by the deadline. The contract includes provisions for confidentiality, anti-collusion affidavits, and insurance requirements, notably $1 million in general liability coverage. Performance will be monitored through reports and inspections at designated properties, with deliverables reviewed and accepted by the City’s Department of Economic Development and Planning. The agreement also incorporates renewal options, contingent on mutual agreement and continued funding, and specifies that non-appropriation clauses allow termination if funds are unavailable. Overall, this contract seeks experienced environmental consultants to ensure safe, compliant, and timely hazard assessments across Lansing’s properties.