Request for Proposals: Environmental Air Monitoring Services for Tornado Demolition Operations

Background
The City of St. Louis Department of Health is seeking proposals for Environmental Air Monitoring Services for Tornado Demolition Operations. The goal is to ensure public safety during demolition activities in tornado-impacted areas by monitoring air quality for dust, particulate matter, and hazardous materials such as lead and asbestos. This initiative is part of the city's recovery efforts to address hazardous structures resulting from tornado damage.

Work Details
The contractor will provide environmental air monitoring services during demolition operations, which includes:

- Utilizing four low volume pumps per demolition site set at 2 liters per minute for a duration of 6 hours.
- Positioning two pumps (one for PCM - asbestos and one for lead) upwind and downwind on the property line at a height of 5 feet.
- Conducting sampling during the most representative time frame from 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM to capture a 24-hour exposure.
- Calculating downwind samples based on a time-weighted average (TWA).
- If downwind PCM samples exceed OSHA's permissible exposure limit of 0.1 fibers per cc, further analysis via transmission electron microscopy (TEM) will be required.
- Compensation will be on a per-demolition basis with an estimated total of up to 60 demolitions included in the scope.

Period of Performance
The contract is tentatively scheduled to start on June 1, 2026, and end on July 31, 2026.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed in various locations throughout the City of St. Louis, specifically in areas affected by tornado damage.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents must have specialized certifications and experience in environmental air monitoring, particularly in compliance with regulatory requirements while operating in active demolition zones. Additionally, they must provide proof of current business licenses and tax compliance certifications prior to contract execution.