Project Information

Bid Title

AHERA Inspections & Plan Review

Issuing Agency

Washington County Board of Education

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Feb 2, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-50

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Project Description

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 number 2026-50

Bid Documents

Posted: 02/02/2026

• RFP 2026-50 Documents

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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 -

Section 4 -

Section 5 -

Section 6 -

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

SECTION 1:

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5.

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7.

8.

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23.

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

Page 6

SECTION 2:

1.

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3.

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5.

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12.

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

Page 12

SECTION 3:

1.

2.

3.

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

Page 16

SECTION 4:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Selection Committee

General Evaluation

Evaluation Criteria

Selection and Contract Finalization

Award or Rejection of Proposal

SECTION 5:

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3.

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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

SECTION 7:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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

Page 19

Page 22

Page 31

Page 32

SECTION 8: ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

ATTACHED TO POSTED RFP

WCPS RFP 2026-50

AHERA Inspections & Plan Review

Page 33

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

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541620Environmental Consulting Services

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