ON CALL WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP AND MOLD REMEDIATION SERVICES

Description: Central Bucks School District is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide On Call Water Damage and Mold Remediation Services to be performed at various buildings located throughout the District. The term of the contract shall be for three (3) years with the ability to renew the contract for one (1) additional year. The contract is estimated to be $100,000.00 per year (total estimated value $300,000.00) but this amount is not guaranteed. Central Bucks School District reserves the right to issue multiple awards or select multiple vendors. Each successful bidder shall furnish all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to perform the work as directed by Central Bucks School District and obtain/pay for all permits, inspections, licenses and certificates required. Notice to Bidders / Procurement Description: - Central Bucks School District requests sealed proposals for on-call water cleanup and mold remediation services for all District buildings. - Questions: last day for written questions is Monday, November 23, 2026 at noon; questions must be sent to bids@cbsd.org; Q&A will be posted to the CBSD Bid Website. Bidders are responsible to check the website for addenda. - Bidders agree bids shall be held for thirty (30) days after opening. Central Bucks School District reserves the right to waive informalities or reject any/all bids. Minimum Requirements and Evaluation: - Bidders must have at least five (5) years of experience performing mold remediation services in municipal, commercial and/or institutional environments. - Bidders must submit three (3) professional references (at least one shall be a School District of similar size). - The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price; District may issue multiple awards if in its best interest. Scope of Services (summary): - Provide complete on-call water damage cleanup and mold remediation services at designated units and common areas within District properties, including inspection, containment, removal, disposal, cleaning and post-remediation verification in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. - Objectives: safely clean up and remove water/moisture; remove visible mold and underlying moisture sources; restore indoor air quality; minimize disruptions; comply with EPA, OSHA, HUD, State and local codes. - Initial assessment: walkthroughs, moisture meters, infrared, identify water sources, prepare written remediation plan. - Containment and protection: isolate affected areas, apply negative air pressure and HEPA filtration, protect HVAC and adjacent areas. - Water cleanup & remediation activities: water sampling/classification; extraction; flood-cuts or drilling for drying; removal and disposal of non-salvageable materials; EPA-registered antimicrobial cleaning; HEPA vacuuming and damp wipe per IICRC S520; industrial dehumidifiers and air movers; maintain drying logs (temperature, RH, dewpoint); operate HEPA air filtration devices for no less than 24 hours following remediation and shut down 8–24 hours prior to post-remediation inspection and testing. - Post-Remediation Verification (PRV): final inspection, air sampling and submission of PRV report verifying effective remediation. Health, Safety and Regulatory Compliance: - Comply with OSHA safety standards and PPE protocols; maintain safe access for non-impacted occupants; use signage/barriers; report safety incidents to the District. - Follow applicable standards including EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, OSHA (29 CFR 1910/1926), IICRC S520, HUD Guidelines for Mold and Moisture. Work Area Containment, Cleanup and Disposal: - Work under full containment with HEPA filtration; isolate work areas with polyethylene sheeting and barriers; shut down HVAC serving work area; construct negative pressure enclosures and decontamination systems as described. - Cleaning and disposal guidance for non-porous surfaces, porous materials, wallboard, carpet, furnishings, books/papers; HEPA vacuuming, wet cleaning, bagging and disposal to landfill as C&D debris as appropriate. Terms and Conditions (summary): - Contract term three (3) years commencing upon contract execution with option to extend one (1) year; no minimum purchase is implied or guaranteed. - Contractor requirements: insurance (workers' comp, general liability $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automotive liability $1,000,000), name Central Bucks School District as additional insured; indemnification; obtain permits/licenses; comply with Pennsylvania laws, nondiscrimination, Right to Know, background checks where applicable. - Payment: District will make every effort to furnish payment within thirty (30) days of receipt of a reasonably detailed invoice; invoicing instructions provided in the RFP. Additional procurement details, pricing schedule, equipment and line-item remediation tasks, non-collusion affidavit, and full statutory/insurance requirements are included in the RFP documents.