AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Posted: | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | Washington County Board of Education |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 2026-50 |
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AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
Bid number 2026-50
Bid posting date Monday, February 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bid opening date Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 11:00am
The intent of this RFP is to solicit sealed proposals from qualified firms to establish a contract for Professional Services to conduct the AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) 3 Year Asbestos Inspections w/ report and review AHERA Management Plans.
Submit request for access via email to the following persons:
The subject line of the email must state “2026-50 Existing Data Request”
SCOTT BACHTELL –
bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
MICHELLE SCHULTZ
schulmic@wcps.k12.md.us
WENDY SMITH –
smithwe@wcps.k12.md.us
BOE approval March 17, 2026
Term end January 31, 2027
Staff Dave Campbell, Scott Bachtell, Michelle Schultz
Bid Documents
Posted: 02/02/2026
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AHERA INSPECTIONS & PLAN REVIEW
RFP 2026-50
Procurement Schedule
Issue Date:
February 2, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
February 9. 2026 at 1:00 pm eastern time
Meeting Location:
Washington County Public Schools
Center for Education Services
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Deadline for Written Questions Submission:
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 am eastern time
Technical Proposals Due:
February 25, 2026 at 11:00 am eastern time
Notification of Request for Cost Proposals:
Not later than
March 4, 2026 4:00 pm eastern time
Cost Proposals (if requested) Due:
March 11, 2026 at 11:00 am eastern time
Washington County Public Schools
Center for Education Services
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Tentative Award Date:
March 17, 2026
Dates and/or times are subject to change by the issuing of a written addendum.
WCPS Contract Managers
Procurement Officer
Scott Bachtell
Supervisor of Purchasing
bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
Contract Administrator
Dave Campbell
Manager – Facilities Maintenance
campbdav@wcps.k12.md.us
This bid document is posted on the WCPS Purchasing website at www.wcpspurchasing.com. This is also the source
for any/all addenda. Please register your company for notices about this bid and similar projects on our web site.
WCPS RFP 2026-50
AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
10435 Downsville Pike
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AHERA INSPECTIONS & PLAN REVIEW
Contents:
Section 1 -
Section 2 -
Section 3 -
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Section 7 -
Section 8 -
General Information
General Specifications - Scope of Services
Technical Proposal Requirements
Evaluation and Selection Process
Contract Requirements
Proposal Form Signature Sheet
Proposal Conditions
Additional Documents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WCPS RFP 2026-50
AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Intent
Project Description
Procurement Administrator
Contract Administrator
Bidder Registration
eMaryland Marketplace (emma) Registration
Questions and Pre-Proposal Meeting
Closing Date
Proposal Acceptance
Contract Period
Laws and Regulations
Incurring Costs
Statement of Understanding
Collusion Among Offerors
Bidders Affidavit
Public Information Act Notice
Proposal Withdrawal
Offeror Investigations
Bid Results
Objection to Award
Electronic RFP
Contract
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS - SCOPE OF SERVICES
AHERA Re-inspection Services
Locations Without Inspections Plans
Evaluate Existing Plans
Scheduling Work
Subcontracting
Electronic Reports
Ensuring Acceptable Work
Files and Drawings
Drawings of Existing Conditions
Employee Names in Advance
Adding / Deleting Buildings
Invoicing
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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
General
Mandatory Requirements
a. General Letter of Transmittal
b. Signed Form of Section 6
c. Signed Form of Section 7
d. Signed Bid/Proposal Affidavit
Technical Proposal Requirements
a. Professional Services Firm’s Team and Experience
b. Understanding Scope of Work/ Schedule / Services
c. Project Approach
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EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Committee
General Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Selection and Contract Finalization
Award or Rejection of Proposal
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CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Start and Completion Dates
Non-Conflict of Interest Statement
Multi-Year Contracts
Contingent Fee Prohibition
Non-Assignment
Copyright
Non-Discrimination in Employment
Non-Hiring of Employees
Indemnification
Termination for Default
Termination for Convenience
Anti-Bribery Affidavit
Disputes
Compliance with 1964 Civil Rights Act
Mandatory Disclosure
Registration
Compliance with EPA/MDE Regulations/Standards
Compliance with OSHA/MOSHA Regulations/Standards
Patent Infringements
Governance by Maryland State Law
Insurance Requirements
Occupied Buildings
Tobacco Free and Alcohol/Drug Free Environment
Board of Education of Washington County Employees
Failure To Deliver
Liability
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
Antitrust
Relation to Board of Education of Washington County
Arbitration
Patents and Royalties
Project Staff
Sex Offenders
SECTION 6: PROPOSAL FORM SIGNATURE SHEET
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PROPOSAL CONDITIONS
Submittal of Proposal
Acceptance of Proposals
Time for Completion of Work
Declaration of Interest
Acknowledgment of Addenda
WCPS RFP 2026-50
AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
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SECTION 8: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
ATTACHED TO POSTED RFP
WCPS RFP 2026-50
AHERA Inspections & Plan Review
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Appendix A –
Appendix B –
Appendix C –
Appendix D –
Bid/Proposal Affidavit and Contract Affidavit/Mandatory Contract Addendum
Draft Service Agreement to be finalized upon contract award
List of WCPS facilities.
Current WCPS Asbestos Management Plan and associated files
Appendix D is available via Google Docs
Submit request for access via email to the following persons:
The subject line of the email must state “2026-50 Existing Data Request”
SCOTT BACHTELL – bachtsco@wcps.k12.md.us
MICHELLE SCHULTZ schulmic@wcps.k12.md.us
WENDY SMITH – smithwe@wcps.k12.md.us
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