Asbestos Abatement_03272026.pdf
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- RFP ADR 260000001633 1
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This is a bid proposal packet for asbestos abatement services at Adrian High School in Adrian, Michigan, issued by Adrian Public Schools. The project involves the removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from the 246,465 square-foot facility built in 1959, with inspection completed on February 17, 2026. The scope of work is divided into three phases: Phase 1 involves removal of approximately 1,300 linear feet of straight pipe insulation and pipe fitting insulation from tunnel systems; Phase 2 requires removal of approximately 115 linear feet of pipe insulation from Rooms C110 and D100A; and Phase 3 includes a $10,000 allowance for miscellaneous extra work. An alternate bid option (Alternate #1) for Phase 1 involves removal of pipe and associated insulation. Phase 1 is scheduled to commence May 11, 2026, and be completed by June 2, 2026, while Phase 2 runs from May 18, 2026, to May 18, 2026. Contractors must attend a pre-start scheduling meeting with the Owner and Owner's Consultant and are permitted to work between 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., excluding Sundays and holidays. The bid proposal packet must be submitted in duplicate and include a Contractors Agreement and Certification, bid security, familial disclosure statement, Iran statement, bidder's qualification questionnaire, Michigan Asbestos Abatement License, and proof of insurance.
Pricing terms are not specified in the bid document; however, Phase 3 allowance work is to be performed under unit pricing on an all-inclusive hourly rate. Liquidated damages of $3,000 plus Owner's Consultant costs per day will be assessed if the project is not completed by the specified completion date or if post-abatement air samples fail to meet regulatory clearance requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency, Michigan Department of Public Health, and applicable state regulations under Michigan Public Act No. 147. The contractor is responsible for all project costs including regulatory notifications, equipment, materials, utilities (if not provided by the Owner), decontamination chambers, air filtration devices, enclosures, disposal, and any damage repairs. All contractors must possess a valid Michigan Asbestos Abatement License and appropriate insurance coverage. The project requires compliance with OSHA 1926.1101 standards and adherence to strict work practices, including the use of personal protective equipment (PAPRs), negative pressure maintenance, and clearance testing protocols with results required within 24 to 48 hours depending on the testing method.
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BID PROPOSAL PACKET
FOR
ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AT
ADRIAN HIGH SCHOOL
17855 COMMON ROAD
ADRIAN, MICHIGAN 49221
The following items must be submitted: The Bid Proposal Packet shall be on forms furnished in these documents.
The Bid Proposal Packet and all additional information requested must be submitted in duplicate, in the following order:
1. Contractors Agreement and Certification
2. Bid Security
3. Familial Disclosure Statement
4. Iran Statement
5. Bidder's Qualification Questionnaire
6. Contractor's Michigan Asbestos Abatement License
7. Contractor's Insurance Policies (sample ACORD Certificate)
SCOPE-OF-WORK
For all projects: Various construction activities may be occurring during abatement schedule. Dumpster, mobilization, decon chamber locations may change without notice. Owner may be moving items from work areas at beginning of each PHASE. Contractor responsible for removing/replacing any remaining items. Contractor shall provide all necessary utilities if not otherwise provided.
BID #1: ADRIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Year Built: 1959
Size: 246,465 sq. ft.
Inspection Date: February 17, 2026
Inspected by: Carol May (A60072)
Abatement Activities
This section defines the asbestos abatement activities the awarded Contractor will perform at Adrian High School.
PHASE 1 – Tunnel Systems
1. Remove all straight pipe insulation and pipe fitting insulation, approximately 1,300 ln. ft., from the tunnel systems.
NOTE: 1. Multiple full enclosures including a three-chamber decontamination unit.
2. Glovebags for all pipe insulation removal.
3. Contractor responsible for locating, removing, and disposing of all pipe insulation, including both accessible and inaccessible.
4. Contractor to move, as necessary, all items in order to complete abatement.
5. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of all remaining items.
6. TEMs to be collected by Nova Representative.
PHASE 2 – Rooms C110 and D100A
1. Remove all straight pipe insulation and pipe fitting insulation, approximately 115 ln. ft., from Rooms C110 and D100A.
NOTE: 1. Multiple regulated areas.
2. Glovebags for all pipe insulation removal.
3. Contractor responsible for locating, removing, and disposing of all pipe insulation, including both accessible and inaccessible.
4. Contractor to move, as necessary, all items in order to complete abatement.
5. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of all remaining items.
PHASE 3 – Allowance
1. Contractor to include $10,000.00 allowance in base bid for miscellaneous extra work. Removal to be done under unit price on an all-inclusive hourly rate as listed in Unit Prices.
BID #1: ADRIAN HIGH SCHOOL
PHASE 1: Alternate #1 – Tunnel Systems
1. Remove all pipe and associated straight pipe insulation and pipe fitting insulation, approximately 1,300 ln. ft., from the tunnel systems.
NOTE: 1. Multiple full enclosures including a three-chamber decontamination unit.
2. Contractor to glovebag sections of pipe insulation.
3. Contractor shall adequately wet, wrap and securely seal applicable pipe insulation in polyethylene and duct tape prior to cutting the pipe.
4. Contractor responsible for locating, removing, and disposing of all pipe insulation, including both accessible and inaccessible.
5. Contractor to move, as necessary, all items in order to complete abatement.
6. Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of all remaining items.
7. TEMs to be collected by Nova Representative.
Additional Abatement Requirements (For all Bids)
This section defines other requirements that the awarded Contractor must follow during the course of the above abatement projects.
1. The Contractor shall construct full enclosures for the removal of the materials identified in the Scope-of-
Work. All walls shall be sealed with a minimum of two (2) layers of four (4) mil fire rated polyethylene.
All remaining floors shall be sealed with a minimum of two (2) layers of six (6) mil fire rated polyethylene.
Full decontamination chambers shall be constructed with fire rated polyethylene and used for the duration of the projects. Outside bagout chamber areas shall be constructed of wood frame/sheathing and polyethylene. Structure shall be constructed with lockable door(s).
2. All applicable pipe insulation and pipe fitting insulation shall be removed as ACM or sealed in polyethylene.
3. Contractor shall provide all lift/support/access/structural/scaffold/safety needs and such other protocols for safety and structural integrity satisfying all applicable regulations. Contractor shall provide all necessary fall protection to Owner and Owner’s Representatives.
4. The Contractor shall place Air Filtration Devices (AFD's) in work areas only. Wood with cutouts for exhaust ducts shall be placed in doors and windows. The Contractor shall secure the wood in the doors and windows to ensure a protected and secure work area. The following minimum of 2,000 CFM AFD’s, abatement techniques and clearance sampling shall be utilized during each phase of abatement.
Phase Area # of AFD’s Abatement Technique Clearance
PHASE 1 Tunnels 5 full enclosures TEM 5 < 70 structures (avg)
PHASE 2 Rooms C110 and D100A N/A regulated areas PCM 5 < .01 f/cc
Abatement Requirements for all projects
1. The Contractor is responsible for all measurements. Measurements for bidding purposes as well as material procurement are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Maps included within this specification may not identify all materials listed in the Scope-of-Work. The Scope-Of-work may not identify all materials on
Maps. The Contractor is responsible for abatement of all materials whether identified in the Scope-of-
Work, the maps or not.
2. The Contractor shall be responsible for moving any non-fixed item in the work area. The Contractor is responsible for returning the work area to the Owner in a condition that satisfies the Owner and the
Owner’s representative.
3. The Owner shall provide necessary utilities whenever possible. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any necessary utilities (for Contractor and Owner's Representative) to complete the projects as scheduled, if not provided by the Owner.
4. Complete decontamination chambers with showers shall be constructed for all projects. The Owner and the
Owner's Consultant must approve the decontamination chamber location, bag out location, Air Filtration device (AFD) placement and dumpster location.
5. The Contractor may construct a bag out area to facilitate disposal of the materials. The bag out chamber (2 chambers) shall be constructed of wood frame and plywood and shall be sealed with polyethylene
(walls/floors/ceilings). The bag out area shall have a wood door with lock.
6. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security and safety of the building. Wood with cutouts for exhaust duct shall be placed in doors and windows. The Contractor shall secure the wood in the doors and windows to ensure a secure work area.
7. The Contractor is responsible for any damage to surfaces, electrical and mechanical equipment. The
Contractor shall be responsible for repairing (painting) surfaces: walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors etc.
The Contractor is responsible for all damage resulting from removal operations. All wires shall be properly adhered with cable ties to appropriate hangers.
8. If a Vac Loader is used, the personnel operating the Vac Loader, it's placement and standard operating procedures must be approved by the Owner's Representative.
9. Fiber drums shall be utilized for floor tile disposal. They shall have had no hazardous substances placed into them. All drums must be clean and free of hazardous labels when they arrive on the project site. Floor tile and mastic must be placed into lined fiber drums.
10. All areas shall be encapsulated with clear encapsulant.
11. The Workers shall wear PAPR's for all Class I work.
12. The Contractor shall supply a manometer and will be required to maintain a minimum negative pressure of
.02 inches of water equivalent. In addition, the Contractor must smoke test the enclosure daily at a minimum.
13. Six sided locked dumpsters only - no open top dumpsters. Dumpsters must be removed from the premises within one day of project completion.
14. No bladder bags may be used.
15. The Contractor shall provide utility lighting for all work areas.
16. No salvaging, by the Contractor or their employees, of any item.
17. The Contractor shall construct wood frame and plywood barriers at all locations requested by the Owner or
Owner’s Representative.
18. The Contractor will be required to construct an enclosure that satisfies all the requirements of Appendix F of OSHA 1926.1101 "Work Practices and Engineering Controls for Major Asbestos Removal, Renovation and Demolition Operations
Meeting Requirements
All Contractors submitting bids will be required to attend the following meetings if requested by the Owner's Consultant:
o Post-Bid Examination: The three lowest bids may be required to meet with the Owner's Consultant to discuss the Contractor's submitted bid and various aspects of the project.
o Pre-Start Scheduling Meeting: The Awarded Contractor will be required to attend a pre-start meeting on-site with the Owner and Owner's Consultant to schedule the logistics of the project. At this meeting, the Awarded Contractor will be required to furnish all paperwork as required in Item 2 of the
"Technical Specifications for Asbestos Abatement."
Floor Plans
The following floor plans/maps/diagrams will provide additional information which will be useful for proper orientation and descriptions of the building areas. These plans do not include all materials in the scope of work to be removed.
While every effort has been made to provide plans at a scale or with listed approximate measurements, all Bidders should be reminded that they are responsible for their own field measurements.
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TIME SCHEDULE
The following time schedule must be adhered to by the awarded Contractor(s). This schedule will be made part of the contract documents and will be strictly enforced by the Owner and the Owner's Representative. Any and all variances to this schedule must be cleared by the Owner and the Owner's Representative prior to the commencement of the project(s).
If the project(s) is/are not completed within the time period outlined below, the Owner may impose liquidated damages as described below.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROJECTS
Notification
All regulatory agencies including, but not limited to, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Michigan Department of
Public Health, and all other applicable Federal, State, County or City municipalities should be notified within 7 days of the signed contract and at least in a period allowable for the project to begin on the start date given below. The
Contractor shall also be solely responsible for payment of all applicable fees and charges. Failure to notify in a timely manner will not excuse the awarded Contractor(s) from liquidated damages.
Start and Completion Dates
The Contractor will commence and complete all projects according to the following calendar:
BID 1 PHASE 1 Start Date: May 11, 2026
Completion Date: June 2, 2026
PHASE 2 Start Date: May 18, 2026
Completion Date: May 18, 2026
BID 1 – ALTERNATE 1: PHASE 1 Start Date: May 11, 2026
Completion Date: June 2, 2026
*Contractor shall coordinate with Owner, Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager for removal of exterior materials to ensure security of the facilities.
Owner may be moving items from work areas at beginning of each PHASE.
Dates are subject to change by the Owner. An equal amount of time shall be allowed for the project.
The Contractor will be responsible for fulfilling all notification requirements.
All projects will be considered complete for schedule purposes when the project site has passed required clearance testing, the Contractor has completed removal of all supplies and equipment and the Contractor has returned the building to the Owner in a condition that satisfies the Owner and Owner's Representative.
Post Abatement PCM Clearance Testing
Post Abatement PCM Clearance Samples will be collected, analyzed and results verbally expressed to the Owner and to the Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours, with the time period beginning at the completion of the lock down activities. Delays in clearance testing, after the accepted final visual inspection and lock down, will be cause for a proportional extension of the project completion date.
It will be in the judgment of the Owner's Representative as to when Post Abatement PCM Clearance Samples will be collected. All Post Abatement PCM Clearance Samples will be analyzed on-site. PCM Clearance Samples shall not be collected on the same day as visual inspection and lockdown.
Post Abatement TEM Clearance Testing
Post Abatement TEM Clearance Samples will be collected, analyzed and results verbally expressed to the Owner and to the Contractor within forty-eight (48) hours, with the time period beginning at the completion of the lock down activities.
Delays in clearance testing, after the accepted final visual inspection and lock down, will be cause for a proportional extension of the project completion date.
It will be in the judgement of the Owner's Representative as to when Post Abatement TEM Clearance Samples will be collected. The Owner will not authorize any turn-around time of less than twenty-four (24) hours. The Contractor may request turn-around times of less than twenty-four hours and incur any additional costs.
Liquidated Damages
Liquidated damages will be incurred by the Contractor if the project(s) is/are not completed by the above completion date(s). Liquidated damages will also be incurred by the Contractor if the post abatement air samples do not pass the required levels set by the Environmental Protection Agencies AHERA Regulations, any other applicable government agency, or by the specifications.
If the Contractor(s) does not complete the projects detailed in the Scope-of-Work within the specified time allotment, the
Contractor will be assessed liquidated damages in the amount of 3,000 dollars plus Owner's Consultant costs per day that the project extends beyond the completion date.
If the project site does not pass the post abatement air sampling tests as required by the State of Michigan Public Act No.
147 (as amended), by any other applicable governmental agency, or by the specifications, the Contractor will by assessed liquidated damages in the amount of 3,000 dollars plus Owner's Consultant costs for each day needed to perform additional cleaning, regardless of whether or not the project completion date has been surpassed. The Contractor shall also be solely responsible for payment of all costs incurred by the Owner due to the delay, including but not limited to additional charges for the Owner's Representative, any and all additional sampling costs incurred due to the failure of the project site to meet the clearance requirements (including any and all air samples collected during the additional cleaning) and any and all overtime charges required for custodial personnel. Liquidated damages as set forth herein and any additional costs incurred by the Owner shall be cumulative and shall occur each and every time the Contractor fails the post abatement air sampling tests as defined by regulation. Said liquidated damages and additional charges will be deducted from the contract price immediately upon the occurrence of such charges.
SITE AVAILABILITY
The Contractor shall be allowed in the building between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., or as directed by Owner.
The Contractor shall not be allowed in the building on Sundays or holidays.
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