Lead and Asbestos Testing Services

The City of Bell, California, is seeking a qualified environmental consulting firm to deliver comprehensive lead‑based paint and asbestos testing, sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting services for city‑owned properties, residential rehabilitation projects, and other facilities over a three‑year contract (with two optional one‑year extensions). The contractor must hold AIHA, EPA, and OSHA certifications, provide on‑site inspections, collect bulk, dust, and soil samples, coordinate pre‑paid shipping, and deliver detailed reports—including risk assessments, clearance reports, and CAD drawings—within ten business days of site completion. Services are to be performed on an as‑needed basis, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, and the contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, insurance, and background‑check compliance. • Scope includes asbestos bulk‑sample analysis (PCM, PLM, TEM), lead‑based paint inspections, XRF testing, dust‑wipe and soil sampling, and mold assessments. • Mandatory certifications: AIHA, EPA ELLAP/NLLAP, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, AHERA‑certified inspectors. • Deliverables: inspection reports, risk‑assessment reports, clearance reports, chain‑of‑custody forms, CAD floor‑plan drawings, and photographic documentation. • Contract term: 3 years with two 1‑year renewal options (potential 5 years). • Submission deadline: September 14 2026 (4:00 PM) via electronic portal; questions due September 3 2026. • Evaluation criteria: cost (30%), qualifications/experience (30%), timeline/ability (20%), responsiveness (10%), references/performance (10%).