Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Housing Services
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Asbestos, lead, and mold testing three-year contract for DK Environmental Construction Services, Inc., and PbO3 Environmental Monitoring, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
Bid released to the public 10/2/2026
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Ocala’s Community Housing Services (CHS) Department has an ongoing need to conduct asbestos, lead, and mold testing before rehabilitating approved structures in its housing rehabilitation program.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
On October 2, 2026, the City issued its Initiation to Bid (ITB) #CHS/261190 for as-needed asbestos, lead, and mold testing services. The solicitation closed on October 13, 2026, and the City received three bids.
DK Environmental Construction Services, Inc. (“DK Environmental”) of Kissimmee, Florida, and PbO3 Environmental Monitoring (“PbO3”) of Ocala, Florida, were found to be the lowest and second-lowest responsive bidders. The City will benefit from awarding multiple contracts in this instance to ensure that the department has adequate vendor availability as needs arise.
Funding is available in the City’s CDBG, SHIP, and HOME grants for housing activities. This contract will be used by other departments as needed.
Staff recommends awarding three-year contracts to both DK Environmental and PbO3, under Munis Contract No. 261190, with an aggregate expenditure threshold not to exceed $150,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Expenses not to exceed $150,000 will be applied to the appropriate grant accounts when incurred.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
These services were procured in compliance with the City’s procurement policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
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• Deny