Description
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking bids from qualified, licensed, and certified vendors to conduct comprehensive environmental site assessments and hazardous materials investigations on state-owned and leased properties statewide. The objective is to identify, characterize, and quantify environmental risks in compliance with the ASTM E1527-21 standard and Federal EPA All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI) requirements. The scope of work includes conducting multi-media investigations to determine the presence, severity, and extent of contaminants, including hazardous materials, biological and air quality factors, and emerging contaminants. The selected vendor will be required to perform all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and items to complete an investigation or assessment, and respond to assessment requests within 48 hours.
• The contract term will begin on 04/01/2026 and end on 03/31/2027, with the option to renew for up to five years.
• The vendor must possess all required licenses and certifications to perform investigations and assessments for the presence of hazardous materials.
• Testing will be conducted in a laboratory accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
• The vendor must submit a report that includes the information outlined in the specifications and provides recommended methods for abatement and mitigation.