About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Pasadena Area Community College District is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to deliver campus-wide hazardous building materials survey and inventory services in Pasadena, CA. The selected vendor must perform visual surveys of designated buildings to document, locate, and characterize known, suspect, presumed, and confirmed hazardous materials. The final output must serve as a durable, searchable baseline inventory to support future facilities maintenance, alterations, and environmental projects. Only USA-based onshore organizations are eligible to apply. Proposers must submit an electronic copy labeled "RFP # 27003 Submittal" through the District's PlanetBids Portal by 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 13, 2026. Written questions must be submitted via the portal's Q&A section by 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 5, 2026. Required submission documents include Attachments D through K, with optional W-9 forms and insurance certificates. The District intends to award a single contract based on a 100-point written evaluation, which includes cost (30 points), technical approach (25 points), firm experience (15 points), personnel qualifications (15 points), references (10 points), and project schedule (5 points). Up to 50 additional points may be awarded through an optional interview stage.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Pasadena Area Community College District
- Solicitation No.
- 27003
Scope of work
- Perform campus-wide visual survey of accessible areas to identify and document hazardous building materials
- Assess asbestos-containing materials, lead-based paint, PCB-containing caulking and ballasts, and mercury-containing equipment
- Perform bulk, surface, and air sampling in accordance with industry protocols
- Develop a durable, searchable, and maintainable building inventory database
- Prepare hazardous materials maps and CAD/GIS-compatible deliverables
- Document inaccessible areas, limitations, and apparent material conditions
- Provide recommendations for operations, maintenance, renovation, and demolition
- Deliver source data, laboratory reports, photographs, and conduct staff training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost for Services (Attachment G) | 30 Points |
| Technical Approach, Sampling Methodology, and Inventory Deliverables | 25 Points |
| Relevant Firm Experience and Comparable Campus Projects | 15 Points |
| Personnel Qualifications, Certifications, and Staffing | 15 Points |
| References and Documented Past Performance | 10 Points |
| Project Schedule, Coordination, Implementation, and Deliverable | 5 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified environmental consulting and industrial hygiene firm
- Relevant business licenses and permits
- Key personnel with relevant certifications and project experience
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment B: Proposal Signature Form
- Attachment C: Reference Form
- Attachment D: Non-Collusion Declaration
- Attachment E: Acknowledgement of Addenda Form
- Attachment F: Exceptions to Agreement Form
- Attachment G: Cost Proposal and Pricing Schedule
- Attachment H: Minority Participation Form
- Attachment I: Drug-Free Workplace Certification
- Attachment J: Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Attachment K: Relevant Business Licenses and Permits
Key dates
- Release of RFP
- October 26, 2026
- Deadline to receive written questions from Respondents
- November 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
- Deadline for Proposal Submittal in Response to RFP
- November 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
- Tentative Interview Dates at the Discretion of the District
- Anticipated early December, 2026
- Anticipated Board Meeting for Award
- December, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids portal
- Instructions
- Submit one electronic copy in searchable PDF or Word format via District's PlanetBids portal labeled RFP # 27003 Submittal. Narrative sections shall not exceed twenty pages.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Pasadena Area Community College District / Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial Form General Liability Insurance, Business Auto Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance from a California licensed insurer with an A minus, VII rating or better.
