NIGP 96716: Asbestos Products

NIGP 96716 Asbestos Products, an Item code, comprises asbestos abatement and removal services that state and local governments buy to remediate asbestos-containing materials from buildings and facilities in compliance with EPA and OSHA standards. The scope of work includes removal of asbestos ceiling tile, vinyl flooring and mastic, and other asbestos-containing fixtures; waste certification and disposal; personal air monitoring; and site security during remediation. School districts are the primary buyers under this code, typically procuring these services through RFPs that require contractors to hold state business licenses, demonstrate prior asbestos abatement experience, provide comprehensive insurance (including $1,000,000 per occurrence commercial general liability), and submit performance and bid bonds. Scope extends to all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for full regulatory compliance.

Provo City School District's Department of Purchasing and Building Services posted an RFP on February 2, 2026 for asbestos abatement at Dixon Middle School (Provo, Utah), solicitation PCSD02132026WKT, due February 13, 2026. The work encompassed removal of approximately 1,500 square feet of asbestos ceiling tile, 12,149 square feet of vinyl flooring and mastic, and eight sink undercoats; the anticipated project start was April 1, 2026 with potential occupancy continuing through May 30, 2026. The District conducted a mandatory bid walk on February 5, 2026, and evaluated proposals in two stages—Stage 1 assessed technical criteria (company profile and experience for 100 points, past similar projects for 150 points, and project timeline for 100 points), while Stage 2 evaluated cost with lowest bid receiving full cost points. No set-aside designations were stated. Recent activity is limited; this is the only recent opportunity present in the source.