Environmental Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Services for Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) Maintenance Facilities

This document is a federal Davis-Bacon Act General Wage Determination (Decision Number: MD20260107) for building construction projects in Baltimore City, Maryland. It establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor classifications, such as carpenters, electricians, ironworkers, laborers, and power equipment operators. The determination incorporates federal labor standards, including Executive Order 13706, which mandates that covered contractors provide employees with up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually, and Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wage requirements. Additionally, the document defines the methodology behind different wage rate identifiers, including union, union average, survey, and state-adopted rates. It concludes by outlining the multi-step Wage Determination Appeals Process, instructing interested parties on how to request summaries, seek reconsiderations from the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Administrator, or submit final appeals to the Administrative Review Board of the U.S. Department of Labor.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for a contractor to provide Environmental Health and Safety Industrial Hygiene Services for the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) maintenance facilities. The primary objective is to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control potential health hazards, establishing or updating workplace baselines and providing actionable recommendations for civilian and military personnel. The contract consists of one 12-month base year and four 12-month option years. All on-site fieldwork and reporting must be executed by an American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). The scope of work requires the contractor to spend two full days at each of the nine specified MDARNG facilities (including Aviation Support, Combined Support, and Field Maintenance shops) conducting comprehensive surveys. Key tasks include evaluating operational processes, quantitative ventilation testing (e.g., paint booths and welding hoods), personal noise dosimetry on select maintenance employees, lighting and illumination assessments, indoor air quality testing, and visual inspections for lead-based paint, mold, and asbestos. Active air and surface wipe sampling are strictly excluded. The contractor must submit individual electronic draft reports within four weeks of each survey, followed by final reports addressing all government comments within two weeks of receipt. Deliverables must also include raw field notes and completed DA Form 4700 noise exposure records, ensuring all personally identifiable information (PII) is protected. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) combined synopsis/solicitation, solicitation number W912K6-26-Q1C42, for On-site Industrial Hygiene (IH) Field Survey Services. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), featuring a firm-fixed-price contract with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option years. The selected contractor will perform comprehensive qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments across various MDARNG facilities in Maryland, including Camp Fretterd, Havre de Grace, and Aberdeen Proving Ground. Key task areas consist of: - Planning and scheduling master survey timelines. - Conducting field surveys for chemical hazards (e.g., lead, hexavalent chromium, silica) and physical hazards (e.g., noise, illumination, indoor air quality). - Testing engineering ventilation controls. - Utilizing an AIHA-LAP accredited laboratory for sample analysis. - Generating draft and final technical reports reviewed and signed by a Board-Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). Evaluation will be based on price, past performance, small business status, and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) data. Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days and submitted via email to Victor Mejia (victor.a.mejia4.civ@army.mil) no later than July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration and provide their CAGE and UEI codes with their submission.