Asbestos Inspection and Consulting Services

The City of Temple, Texas, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for asbestos inspection and consulting services. The contract was awarded to Austin Environmental, Inc. of Austin, with an estimated annual amount of $40,000. The services include sample testing for asbestos-containing materials, inspection result reports, preparation of design plans for abatement, and on-site monitoring services during abatements. The contract commenced on October 1, 2018, and will continue through September 30, 2019, with the option for four additional one-year renewal periods. • The RFP stated that proposals would be evaluated based on proposed fee methodology and schedule, firm qualifications and experience, approach and work plan, resources of the company, references, responsiveness to the RFP, and Qualified Business Interest. • A staff committee was formed to evaluate the proposals, and Austin Environmental, Inc. was unanimously recommended for the award. • The City of Temple has used Austin Environmental, Inc. for asbestos consulting services in the past and is pleased with their services. • The contract will be funded through the capital or demolition budget associated with each project.