Pre-con Risk Assessment, Asbestos and Water Intrusion

This contract seeks support for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) to comply with policies on pre-construction risk assessment, asbestos safety, and water intrusion. PIMC, a 1.2M SF campus with a 127-bed hospital, requires assistance due to in-house staff lacking equipment and expertise for new ICRA 2.0 standards, water intrusion policies, and updated asbestos/lead remediation. The contractor will provide 24/7 rapid response for water leaks (clean and contaminated), industrial hygiene services for mold and contaminated water, and perform demolition/remediation of hazardous materials. Services include setting up and maintaining ICRA 2.0 walls, providing construction labor, and performing asbestos/lead abatement with necessary certifications. The contract includes a base year and four option years for renewal. All technicians must hold specific certifications and have hospital experience, ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations like OSHA and Maricopa Air Quality.

The Department of Health and Human Services, Phoenix Area Indian Health Service, issued Solicitation No. ACQ-IHS-2026-00033 as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed-Priced Contract for pre-construction risk assessment, asbestos safety, and water intrusion services in the Phoenix Area. This is an ISBEE/IEE Set-Aside under NAICS code 562910 Remediation Services. The contract's initial performance period is July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four one-year options, extending the potential term to five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST to dale.clark@ihs.gov and include a technical proposal (max 10 pages), past performance references, and a price proposal. Evaluation factors are Technical Capability and Past Performance (significantly more important than Price), and Price. The Government intends to award without discussions, prioritizing best value. Invoices will be submitted via the IPP system.

The document outlines detailed contract line items for PIMC ICRA 2.0 and water intrusion services. It specifies requirements for initial emergency response, including a two-hour callback, action plan submission, and estimated completion days. Key components involve developing and maintaining drying logs, conducting ICRA 2.0 assessments, obtaining necessary permits, and setting up ICRA 2.0 containment walls with negative air and ante-rooms. The contract mandates daily ICRA 2.0 compliance visits, site drying operations, and the removal of containment structures. It also requires site visits and written recommendations from a Certified Industrial Hygienist with MRS Certification, pre- and post-work air and surface testing for mold and asbestos, and daily rental of ICRA walls. The scope extends to providing skilled construction labor for renovation work within ICRA 2.0 walls, and the abatement of asbestos flooring, mastic, and ceramic tile with lead-containing glazing in accordance with OSHA requirements. The contract also covers the provision of necessary parts, tools, and construction materials.