UNSPSC 76101602: Asbestos removal or encapsulation

Removal or encapsulation of asbestos from buildings and facilities

UNSPSC 76101602 Asbestos removal or encapsulation, a Commodity code, describes work state and local governments are actually buying to remove, encapsulate, and dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from buildings and facilities—particularly floor tile, mastic, pipe insulation, ceiling materials, and structural components—in compliance with EPA NESHAP, OSHA, and state environmental regulations. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span school districts (Granite School District in Utah, Cache County School District, Buffalo Public Schools), state departments (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of Water Resources, Florida Department of Environmental Protection), cities and counties (Pittsburgh, Bergen County, Payson City, New Canaan), and utility agencies (Gainesville Regional Utilities, Charlotte Water). Granite School District and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appear as repeat buyers, each issuing multiple solicitations for planned and emergency asbestos abatement across multiple facilities. The work being solicited ranges from comprehensive abatement and demolition—including removal of all ACM-containing materials, containment, decontamination, disposal manifests, and site clearance—to selective flooring removal and encapsulation as part of facility renovation. Representative recent opportunities include the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation IFB C5613342-D (Sierra Conservation Center, due July 25, 2026) for asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and abatement services on an as-needed basis; Granite School District IFB 10-JF27-002 (West Kearns Elementary School demolition and abatement, due June 25, 2026); and the City of Pittsburgh IFB #2026-IFB-070 (Division 1 Streets Maintenance Building asbestos abatement, due May 27, 2026).

Recent activity concentrates heavily in California (multiple Caltrans procurements, CDCR, Department of Water Resources, and municipal utilities), followed by Utah (Granite School District across multiple schools, Cache County School District), Florida (FDEP, Gainesville Regional Utilities), and the Northeast (Buffalo Public Schools, New Canaan, Bergen County, Pittsburgh). Bidders must hold state asbestos contractor licenses (California C-22, Utah Asbestos Contractor), current OSHA and AHERA certifications for supervisory and worker personnel, and often demonstrate five years of comparable project experience with owner references. Prevailing wage requirements apply when contract values exceed state thresholds (typically $15,000 in California, $25,000 in other jurisdictions); performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are standard. Many solicitations include small-business set-asides or DVBE incentives (California's 5 percent SB preference capped at $50,000; 1–5 percent DVBE incentives based on participation). Emergency response capability and compressed project schedules are common requirements, with some school districts requiring completion within 30 days and liquidated damages of $500–$1,000 per day for delays. The code shows sustained, geographically distributed procurement activity across institutional, municipal, state, and utility customers with consistent recurring needs for licensed specialized contractors.