The Pinellas County School District is seeking a qualified, Florida‑licensed contractor to provide comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) services for its schools, including asbestos and mold sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting. The contract is a one‑year award (12/16/2026 – 12/15/2027) with an optional two‑year renewal and a potential value of roughly $100,000. Bidders must operate their own AIHA‑ and NVLAP‑certified laboratory within 25 mi of the Walter Pownall Service Center, cannot subcontract, and must meet extensive state licensing and safety requirements.
• Scope: IAQ testing, asbestos & mold surveys, sample collection, on‑site transport, laboratory analysis, and detailed reports.
• Mandatory qualifications: Florida Business License, Florida Asbestos License, Licensed Mold Assessor, Florida Dept. of Health Environmental Lab Certification (AIHA), NVLAP certification.
• No subcontracting allowed – work must be performed by the prime contractor’s own staff and equipment.
• Pre‑bid conference (mandatory) on Oct 28, 2026 at Walter Pownall Service Center, Largo, FL.
• Submission deadline: Nov 6, 2026 4:00 PM via OpenGov e‑procurement portal.
• Contract period: 1 year with one optional 2‑year renewal; price escalation allowed at renewal based on CPI‑U.
• Required documentation: licenses, certifications, insurance, anti‑human‑trafficking affidavit, E‑Verify proof, experience evidence (5 IAQ projects in past 5 years).
• Estimated contract value: ≈ $100,000 (excluding renewals).
• Award decision expected mid‑December 2026; work to commence mid‑December 2026.