Pre-con Risk Assessment, Asbestos and Water Intrusion

Solicitation ACQ-IHS-2026-00033 issued by the Phoenix Area Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services is a combined, Buy Indian Set-Aside request for proposals focused on providing pre-construction risk assessment, asbestos abatement, and water intrusion support services in Phoenix, Arizona. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed-price agreement with a base ordering period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and up to four one-year option periods. The work includes rapid 24/7 response to water leak incidents, asbestos flooring and mastic abatement, mold and asbestos sampling, creation and maintenance of containment in compliance with ICRA 2.0 infection control standards, and construction labor support within occupied healthcare facilities. Contractors must perform tasks with minimal disruption, ensure compliance with OSHA asbestos standards and ANSI/IICRC water restoration guidelines, and provide thorough documentation such as drying logs, air sampling results, and containment verification. Offerors are evaluated primarily on technical capability and past performance, which together hold significantly greater weight than price. Technical proposals must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the SOW, including staffing plans, equipment, and quality control measures. Past performance requires relevant and recent references detailing similar complexity projects. Price is evaluated for reasonableness and alignment with the technical approach but is a secondary factor in the award decision, which follows a best-value trade-off process. Proposals are submitted electronically in PDF format by May 20, 2026, to the designated Contract Specialist. Key contract clauses cover compliance with system registrations, anti-lobbying, equal employment opportunity, safety, and electronic invoicing via the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The contract mandates adherence to infection control, environmental safety regulations, and includes options for contract extension, while allowing for cancellation rights under specified conditions. Overall, the solicitation seeks qualified, certified contractors capable of supporting infection control and hazardous material remediation in a sensitive healthcare environment under the Buy Indian Set-Aside program.