ITB 2026-019

DEMOLITION, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, LEAD PAINT & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL –

DOWNTOWN STRUCTURES

Gainesville Regional Utilities

301 SE 4th Avenue

Gainesville, FL 32601

Attachments:

A - Power District Asbestos and Lead_Containing Paint Survey Report B - downtown_oc_area_buildings C - Carpenter Shop, Gas Storage, Water Dept_Asbestos Survey Report D - Polarized Light Microscopy/Dispersion Staining Report Summary E - GRU Mobile and Transformer Asbestos, Bulk Sample Analytical Results F - Power District Property Summary

1. INSTRUCTIONS

It is the bidders responsibility to read and understand all instructions in this section.

1.1. Definitions for Instructions

• Addendum/Addenda: Written or graphic document(s) issued prior to the Response due date, which make additions, deletions, or revisions to the solicitation or contract documents.

• Agreement: A written Contract between two or more Parties. “Contract” and “Agreement” are synonymous.

• Best and Final Offer (BAFO): The final proposal submitted after competitive negotiations are completed that contains the Responders most favorable terms.

• Bid: The written response to a Solicitation.

• Due Date: The date the response is due.

• Non–Responsive: A response that does not meet the material requirements of the solicitation.

• Redacted: The censoring of part of a Response.

• Respondent: An individual or business entity that submits a response to a Solicitation.

• Response: A written document submitted by a Respondent in reply to Solicitation.

• Responsive: A response that conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the Solicitation.

• Solicitation: A written document issued by an agency to obtain information or pricing for goods and/or services. May also be referred to as an Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Request for Statement of Qualifications.

• Work: Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result requested in the scope.

1.2. Authorized Procurement Representative

The Procurement Representative for this Solicitation/Contract is Amy Broskey. Respondents shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via GRU e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on GRU e-Procurement Portal. Respondents shall click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the respondent to check the website for answers to inquiries.

1.3. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

A mandatory meeting will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am at Starting Location:

301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601. Followed by onsite visits.. Responses will only be accepted from companies that had a representative in attendance at the Pre-Bid/Proposal meeting. The purpose

General Solicitation Document #ITB 2026-019 Title: Demolition, Asbestos Abatement, Lead Paint & Hazardous Materials Removal – Downtown Structures of a mandatory or non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is to help potential bidders to determine if they are capable of performing the work.

Attendees must show government-issued photo identification (driver’s license) for entry into secured facilities.

Representatives arriving to the Pre-Bid/Proposal Meeting more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to participate in the meeting.

Personal protection equipment will be required for site visit (hard hat, closed shoes, mask, hearing protection, etc.) GRU will not furnish these items.

1.4. Examination of Solicitation Documents and Work Site

Prior to responding to the Solicitation, Respondents are responsible for the following:

• Examining the Solicitation thoroughly,

• If applicable, visiting the work site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect the cost, progress, performance of furnishing the Work,

• Considering federal, state and local laws and regulations that may impact or affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work,

• Studying and carefully correlating Respondent’s observations with the Solicitation, and

• Notifying the Procurement Representative of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the

Solicitation.

Respondents are expected to become fully informed as to the requirements of the Specifications and failure to do so will be at their own risk. Respondents cannot expect to secure relief on the plea of error.

A Respondent who is aggrieved in connection with the specifications of this Solicitation may protest in writing to GRU Procurement at least seven (7) business days prior to the Response due date.

1.5. References

A contact person listed as a reference shall be someone who has personal knowledge of the Firm's performance for the specific project listed. The contact person shall have been informed that they are being used as a reference and that GRU may be contacting them. The references shall be a principal, owner or a representative of the owner of the project that is listed by the Firm in its list of prior experience. Contractors or sub-contractors who will provide services for the Project shall not be accepted as references. Do not list principals or officers who will not be able to answer specific questions regarding the projects listed under prior experience. Failure of references listed to respond to GRU's inquiries may negatively impact the responsiveness of the Firm's response to this solicitation.

1.6. Interpretations and Addenda

All questions about the meaning or intent of the Solicitation are to be directed to the Procurement Representative, unless stated otherwise in the Solicitation. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda sent to all parties recorded as having received the Solicitation. Questions received less than seven (7) business days prior to the Response due date/time may not be answered by the Procurement Representative. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding.

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Addenda may also be issued to modify the Solicitation as deemed advisable by the Procurement Representative.

Addenda issued by GRU prior to the Solicitation due date/time are considered binding as if written into the original Solicitation. Respondents are responsible for ensuring that all addenda have been received prior to submitting their Response.

1.7. Response Preparation

The Pricing Response Form is included in the Solicitation and should be used to submit pricing information, providing a price for all items listed on the form, unless noted otherwise.

All blanks on the Respondent’s Certification Form must be legibly completed in ink (computer printed, typed or handwritten).

A Response submitted by a corporation must be executed in the corporate name by the president, a vice-president, or other corporate representative and accompanied by a document showing authorization of such person’s authority. Include the physical address and state of incorporation. A Response submitted by a partnership must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title must appear under the signature, and the physical address of the partnership must be shown below the signature.

The names of individuals included on the Respondent’s Certification Form must be legibly printed below signatures (computer printed, typed or handwritten).

Respondent must acknowledge receipt of all addenda using the space provided on the Respondent’s Certification Form.

Costs for developing a response to the Solicitation are the sole obligation of the Respondent.

Respondent’s pricing must include applicable taxes on items purchased or manufactured by Respondent for the project. GRU is exempt from Florida sales taxes for certain purchases. A “Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption” is available at www.gru.com.

1.8. Price

The price stated on the Pricing Response Form is firm. Any additional charges that were not included in the Response will not be paid by GRU unless approved in writing by an authorized GRU representative.

Subsequent to contract formation, pricing inconsistencies on invoices may be grounds to cancel the contract.

If the Respondent offers discounted pricing, such as prompt payment discounts or volume discounts, it must be clearly stated and explained on the Pricing Response Form. Such discounts, if applicable, will not be used in determining award of the Solicitation.

1.9. Deviations from Specifications

Any deviation from this Solicitation must be provided and explained in detail with the Response.

Deviations must be explained on a separate page labeled “Exceptions and Clarifications” and included with the Response. Each exception and clarification must correspond to the specific referenced section in the Solicitation. Otherwise, the Response will be considered in strict compliance with the Solicitation and the selected Respondent will be held accountable for compliance with the Specifications.

GRU reserves the right to waive exceptions and clarifications to the Solicitation if determined by GRU to be in GRU’s best interest.

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1.10. Exceptions and Clarifications

While a responsive bid meets all material requirements of the solicitation, GRU may waive non-material requirements. Some requirements cannot be waived without adversely impacting the competitive bid process. If, during bid evaluation, there is any doubt as to the materiality of any exception or clarification, Utilities Purchasing and/or the Utilities Attorney shall be consulted before acceptance of a bid. Similarly, a bid will not be rejected without such consultation.

1.11. Distribution of Information

GRU requires electronic submission of bids and proposals. Submit electronic responses via GRU e- Procurement Portal: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. By way of the e-Procurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

The OpenGov portal allows the following:

• Access procurement documents and related information.

• Receive automatic and instant notifications of government opportunities.

• Download solicitation documents and specifications online.

• Submit your bids and proposals online.

• See all the forms and documents you need to complete in one place.

• Receive and respond to government requests for quotes immediately.

• Automatic notification of awards.

For more information about OpenGov, visit https://procurement.opengov.com.

It is the responsibility of the vendor to regularly monitor GRU's eProcurement Portal. Respondents shall click “Follow” on this solicitation to receive all email notifications when answers are posted, addenda issued, & other solicitation notices.

Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. Vendor failure to retrieve available, required procurement information and include the appropriate documentation and information in solicitation responses may result in disqualification.

1.12. Solicitation Response

Bids may be received up to but not later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 5, 2026 via GRU e- Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. GRU e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. Gainesville Regional Utilities strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. By way of the e-Procurement Portal, responses will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.

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(30) calendar days after the opening of Responses, whichever occurs first. Prices may be publicly disclosed on GRU’s eProcurement Portal at the sole discretion of GRU Procurement.

The Respondent’s Certification Form must be submitted with the Response. If required, a Bid Bond and other documents must be provided with the Response. If a Bid Bond is required by the Solicitation and not included the response will be deemed non-responsive.

A “No-Bid” Response can be submitted for those who choose not to participate in the Solicitation. This designation can be submitted in GRU’s eProcurement Portal:

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1.13. Submitting Questions and Receiving Answers

Respondents shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via GRU e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries: 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. All answers to inquiries will be posted on GRU e-Procurement Portal. Respondents shall click “Follow” on this solicitation to receive all email notifications when answers are posted, addenda issued, & other solicitation notices. It is the responsibility of the respondent to check the website for answers to inquiries.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement Addenda Notification:

Respondents are required to register for an account via GRU e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov.

Once the respondent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each respondent to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU.

1.14. Cancellation of Solicitation

Procurement may determine, at its sole discretion, that it is in GRU's best interest to cancel a solicitation before the bid due date, either for the purpose of reissuing the solicitation or because there is no longer the need for the equipment, materials or services. Any responses to the solicitation received by Procurement will not be opened but will be maintained pursuant to the State of Florida’s Records Retention Schedules, as may be modified from time to time.

1.15. Modification or Withdrawal of a Response

Changes to a vendor’s bid submittals in GRU's eProcurement Portal can be made up to the deadline date for the bid submittal.

After responses have been opened, corrections to the response are permitted only to the extent that:

• Respondent can show by clear and convincing evidence that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Response;

• the nature of the mistake is evident; and

• the intended pricing is evident.

1.16. Rejection of Bids/Termination of Contract

Previously solicited and/or accepted bids may be rejected or acceptance revoked prior to beginning of performance upon discovery by GRU that the bidder or its affiliates have committed any act which https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/gru/projects/208666 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/GRU https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/gru/projects/208666

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If GRU discovers, after a contract is awarded and performance has begun, that the bidder or its affiliates have committed any act subsequent to or prior to award or acceptance which would have been cause for debarment had it been discovered prior to award or acceptance, GRU may consider such to be a material breach of the contract and such shall constitute cause for termination of the contract.

1.17. Cancellation of Award

Cancellation occurs when an issued purchase order or executed contract is voided, rescinded or terminated, or the delivered goods or work are rejected. If defective goods are received, an order is incorrect, or work is not performed in accordance with specifications, the user department shall contact Procurement before taking any action. In addition, departments must contact Procurement for assistance with canceling any purchase order or contract.

Even after a bid has been awarded, Procurement may cancel the award or executed contract based on a bid error and may take action to reject performance when appropriate. If the contract is canceled at the request of the vendor, the vendor may be required to reimburse GRU for the difference between its bid and the next low bid.

1.18. Bid Bond

A Bid Bond is required. Responses must be accompanied by a Bid Bond using the Bid Bond form provided and made payable to the City of Gainesville, d/b/a Gainesville Regional Utilities, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the price submitted. The Bid Bond amount will be paid to GRU if the successful Respondent fails to execute a Contract with GRU or accepts the receipt of the purchase order within fifteen (15) calendar days after award notice.

1.19. Terms of Award

Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, responsible Respondent.

a. GRU reserves the right to reject any and all Responses, or any part thereof, to waive any and all informalities or irregularities, and the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Responses. A responsible Respondent and any selected subcontractors, suppliers, other persons, and/or organizations proposed to perform or furnish the Work have the capacity in all respects to fully perform the Contract requirements and the experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities, equipment, and credit to ensure good faith performance, such capacity and responsibility to be determined solely by GRU. GRU may conduct such investigation as GRU deems necessary to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of Respondent(s), proposed subcontractors, material suppliers, individuals, or entities to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract. Such information may include, but shall not be limited to, current financial statements, bank records, verifications of availability of equipment and personnel and past performance records.

b. Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.

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c. If the Contract is awarded, GRU will give the successful Respondent a Notice of Intent to Award within sixty (60) calendar days after the Solicitation due date. All Responses must remain valid for sixty (60) calendar days from the Solicitation due date.

d. When GRU gives a Notice of Award to the successful Respondent, it will be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Contract (or Purchase Order, as applicable) with all attachments. Within fifteen (15) calendar days thereafter, Respondent must sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Contract, attachments, and required Bonds, if applicable. GRU will ultimately provide a fully signed counterpart to the Respondent.

e. Failure on the part of the successful Respondent to execute a Contract within fifteen (15) calendar days after the notice of acceptance may be just cause for annulment of award.

f. GRU may then accept the Response of the next lowest, responsive, responsible Respondent or re-advertise the Solicitation. If the next lowest, responsive, responsible Response is accepted, this acceptance will bind such Respondent as though it was the original successful Respondent.

g. Protests in respect to the intended award must be filed within three (3) calendar days of notice.

It is the Respondent’s duty to be informed of the intended award and GRU’s protest procedures.

1.20. Responsible/Responsive Bidder

A responsible bidder has the capability to perform the contract requirements in all respects, including the experience, integrity, reliability, capacity, facilities, equipment, and good credit, which will help assure good faith performance. A bidder’s qualifications may be considered in making an award recommendation. GRU has the right to verify the qualifications of a bidder as GRU deems appropriate either before or after the bid opening.

A responsive bidder has submitted a bid which fully conforms in all material respects to the solicitation’s requirements, as determined solely by GRU. “Material” respect refers to factors of importance which help to ensure that the bidder will adequately comply with the prerequisites of the solicitation by performing the work in the manner specified, or providing equipment or goods meeting specifications.

If GRU determines either that a bidder is not responsible, or the bid submitted is nonresponsive, written notice will be sent by the Purchasing representative to the bidder, setting forth the basis of the finding.

The failure of a bidder to promptly supply such information to support their company’s capabilities as may be requested by the Purchasing representative may be grounds for GRU to determine that the bidder is not responsible. Similarly, the failure of a bidder to promptly supply information in connection with an inquiry may be grounds for a determination of non-responsiveness.

GRU may, in the exercise of its sole discretion, require a prequalification process in connection with any bid. In such case, a prequalification form is sent to bidders to complete which helps GRU assess the bidder’s qualifications and experience. Bidders are notified whether or not they qualify to participate in the solicitation. The form may also be modified for submittal with the bid response based on the type of goods or services needed. If a prequalification process is not used, GRU may also elect to award the solicitation based on an evaluated process.

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1.21. Notification of Award

Purchasing will notify bidders of the recommended award of the contract with reasonable promptness.

The notification will be through an award letter, issuance of a purchase order, execution of a contract or other appropriate means of communication. Purchasing will be responsible for obtaining required submittals from the successful bidder such as the insurance certificate, bonds, purchase order acceptance or contract, as required.

1.22. Multiple Awards

If bid documents provide for award to more than one bidder, multiple awards may be made to bidders under one solicitation. The provision to make multiple awards should be considered when it appears likely that the equipment, materials, or services available from a sole bidder will not meet the needs of GRU or it is in the best interest of GRU to purchase from multiple vendors.

1.23. Lobbying

To ensure fair consideration and consistent and accurate dissemination of information for all proposers, GRU prohibits communication to or with any department, employee, or agent evaluating or considering the proposals during the submission process, except as authorized by the contact person. During the blackout period no person may lobby, as defined herein, on behalf of a competing party in a particular procurement process, GRU officials or employees except the Procurement designated staff contact in the Procurement Department. Violation of this provision shall result in disqualification of the party on whose behalf the lobbying occurred. Lobbying means when any natural person, for compensation, seeks to influence the governmental decision-making, to encourage the passage, defeat or modification of any proposal, recommendation or decision by GRU officials and employees, except as authorized by procurement documents.

1.24. Blackout Period

Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

1.25. Collusion

Only one (1) response from any individual, firm, corporation, organization or agency under the same or different name will be considered for this Solicitation. Submission of more than one response may result in the rejection of all responses from the Respondent.

Respondent, by signing the Respondent’s Certification Form, declares that the Response is made without any previous understanding, agreement, or connections with any persons, firms, or corporations responding on the same items and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without any outside control, collusion or fraud. A non-exclusive manufacturer/distributor relationship does not, in and of itself, constitute a prior understanding, agreement, connection or collusion between Responders.

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By responding to the Solicitation, the Respondent acknowledges that it has not offered or given any gift or compensation to any GRU officer or employee to secure favorable treatment with respect to being awarded this Contract.

1.26. Debarment/Suspension/Termination

The Procurement representative is authorized to suspend a vendor from consideration for award of contracts if there is probable cause to believe that the vendor has engaged in activity which might lead to debarment. The suspension shall be for a period not to exceed three months. After reasonable notice to the vendor involved and reasonable opportunity for that vendor to be heard, the Procurement representative, after consulting with the GRU Attorney, is authorized to debar a vendor for cause from consideration for award of contracts. The debarment shall be for a period of not more than three years.

The causes for debarment include:

• Conviction for commission of a criminal offense as an incident to obtaining or attempting to obtain a public or private contract or subcontract, or in the performance of such contract or subcontract, within five years of a proposed award;

• Conviction under State or Federal statutes of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, receiving stolen property, or any other offense indicating a lack of business integrity or business honesty which currently, seriously, and directly affects responsibility as a GRU contractor, within five years of a proposed award;

• Conviction under state or federal antitrust statutes arising out of the submission of bids or proposals, within five years of a proposed award;

• Violation of contract provisions, as set forth below, of a character which is regarded by the

Procurement representative to be so serious as to justify debarment action, within five years of a proposed award:

o Deliberate failure without good cause to perform in accordance with the specifications or within the time limit provided in the contract; or o A record of failure to perform or of unsatisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of one or more contracts; provided that failure to perform or unsatisfactory performance caused by acts beyond the control of the contractor shall not be considered to be a basis for debarment.

• For any provision of, or offer, gift or agreement to provide, any gratuity, kickback or offer of employment to any current or former GRU employee in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a program requirement or a purchase requisition, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy or other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal, within three years of a proposed award;

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• For any payment, gratuity, kickback or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order, within three years of a proposed award;

• For retaining a person or soliciting or securing a GRU contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, except for retention of bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies for the purpose of securing business, within three years of a proposed award;

• During the period of a contract with GRU, employing, or offering employment to, any current

GRU employee participating directly or indirectly in the procurement process, within three years of a proposed award;

• Any other cause the Procurement representative determines to be so serious and compelling as to affect responsibility as a GRU contractor, including debarment by another governmental entity for any cause listed in this Section.

REJECTION OF BIDS/TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

Previously solicited and/or accepted bids may be rejected or acceptance revoked prior to beginning of performance upon discovery by GRU that the respondent or its affiliates have committed any act which would have been cause for debarment, or were on the convicted vendor list, at or prior to the acceptance of the bid.

If GRU discovers, after a contract is awarded and performance has begun, that the respondent or its affiliates have committed any act subsequent to or prior to award or acceptance which would have been cause for debarment had it been discovered prior to award or acceptance, GRU may consider such to be a material breach of the contract and such shall constitute cause for termination of the contract.

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2. SCOPE OF WORK-DEMOLITION & ABATEMENT

2.1. Definitions of Acronyms

• EPA-U. S Environmental Protection Agency: Federal agency regulating hazardous air pollutants, waste, asbestos, and LBP.

• OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Federal agency regulating workplace safety, including asbestos (29 CFR 1926.1101) and lead exposure (29 CFR 1926.62).

• NESHAP-National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: EPA regulations (40 CFR

Part 61) establishing requirements for asbestos handling during demolition/renovation.

• ACM-Asbestos-Containing Material: Any material containing more than 1% asbestos, as defined under EPA, NESHAP and OSHA standards.

• AHERA- Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act: Federal Law establishing accreditation requirement for asbestos inspectors, contractors, and supervisors.

• C&D-Construction and Demolition Debris: Non-hazardous waste materials generated from demolition or construction activities.

• F.A.C-Florida Administrative Code: The official administrative rules of the State of Florida (e.g., Chapters 62-257).

• F.S-Florida Statutes: Florida state laws (e.g., F.S. 119 or F.S. 469)

• JHA-Job Hazard Analysis: A safety planning process used to identify hazards and mitigation measures before work begins.

• LBP-Lead-Based paint (or Lead-Containing Paint): Paint containing lead regulated under EPA and OSHA rules when disturbed.

• TSCA- Toxic Substance Control Act: Federal law regulating chemicals including PCBs and lead-based paint.

• PCB-Polychlorinated Biphenyls: A hazardous chemical found in some older electrical components (e.g., ballasts) regulated under TSCA.

• RCRA- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: Federal law regulating the generation, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste.

• TCLP-Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure: EPA test used to determine whether waste exhibits hazardous characteristics under RCRA.

• DOT-U.S. Department of Transportation: Regulates the transport of hazardous materials under

49 CFR.

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• FDEP-Florida Department of Environmental Protection: State agency responsible for environmental regulation, hazardous waste, asbestos NESHAP enforcement, and waste facility permitting.

2.2. Project Description

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, permitting, mobilization, supervision, abatement services, demolition services, transportation, and disposal required to fully abate and demolish the designated structures located on Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) property in Gainesville, Florida.

This project includes:

• Removal and lawful disposal of all asbestos-containing materials (ACM)

• Compliance with lead-based paint disturbance and disposal requirements

• Removal, handling, and disposal of any hazardous substances discovered during demolition

• Complete structural demolition to concrete slab/subgrade

• Site grading, backfill, and restoration as specified

2.3. Mandatory Contractor Requirements

Contractor must meet the following minimum licensing, certification and regulatory requirements for demolition involving asbestos, lead-based paint, hazardous materials, and environmental contaminants in the State of Florida including but not limited to:

Category Required License/Certification Governing Authority

Asbestos Abatement FL Asbestos Contractor License and Asbestos Business License

Florida DBPR Ch. 469; EPA NESHAP; OSHA 1926.1101

Lead Abatement EPA Lead Abatement Firm Certification + Lead Abatement Supervisor/Worker Certification

EPA 40 CFR 745; HUD (if applicable)

RRP (Renovation, Repair & Painting) EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm + Certified Renovator

EPA 40 CFR 745 Subpart E

Mold Remediation Not required for demolition Florida DBPR F.S. 468 Part XVI

Hazardous Materials Handling OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training;

EPA/DEP Hazardous Waste Generator ID (if applicable)

OSHA 1910.120; EPA RCRA; Florida DEP

Demolition Permit Local Building Department Permit City of Gainesville / Alachua County

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Asbestos Survey Florida-Licensed Asbestos Consultant Florida DBPR Ch. 469; EPA NESHAP

Transportation of Hazardous Waste Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration + DOT HazMat Endorsement

USDOT 49 CFR; EPA RCRA; Florida DEP

Waste Disposal Disposal at properly permitted landfills Florida DEP

Respiratory Protection Compliance Written Respiratory Protection Program + Medical Clearances & Fit Test

OSHA 1910.134

Demolition Work (Structural) Florida Certified Building Contractor, Demolition Specialty Contractor, or General Contractor License

Florida DBPR Ch. 489

2.4. Regulatory & Legal Compliance Requirements (MANDATORY)

The Contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to:

Federal

• EPA NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) – Asbestos https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-

40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61/subpart-M

• EPA RCRA (40 CFR 260-273) – Hazardous waste https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-

I/subchapter-I

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 – Asbestos construction standard https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.1101

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 – Lead exposure in construction https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.62

• TSCA Title IV – Lead-based paint requirements https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-and-federal-facilities

State of Florida

• Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62-257 – Asbestos removal & demolition notice https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=62-257

• Florida DOH Asbestos Licensing Law, Fla. Stat. § 469.001-469.015-https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&U

RL=0400-0499/0469/Sections/0469.001.html

• F.A.C. 62-701 – Solid & C&D debris disposal https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=62-701 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61/subpart-M https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61/subpart-M https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-I https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-I https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.1101 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.1101 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.62 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.62 https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-and-federal-facilities https://www.epa.gov/enforcement/toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-and-federal-facilities https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=62-257 https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0469/Sections/0469.001.html https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0469/Sections/0469.001.html https://flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=62-701

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• F.A.C. 62-737 – Management of spent lamps & PCB waste https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/forms-chapter-62-737-management-spent-mercury

• F.A.C. 62-780 – Contaminated site cleanup https://floridadep.gov/waste/district-business-support/content/waste-management-rules

• F.A.C. 64E-5 – Radiation safety (if applicable)

Local

• Alachua County Environmental Protection Department requirements https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/epd/Pages/EPD.aspx

• City of Gainesville building, dumping and transportation ordinances https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/recycling/documents/solid-waste-article-

3_ordinance-final_20220602-1.pdf

Contractor bears full responsibility for obtaining and filing all required notices, permits, and regulatory submittals.

2.5. Hazardous Building Materials Requirements

Asbestos

• Asbestos surveys have confirmed ACM on site.

• Contractor MUST provide State of Florida-licensed asbestos abatement services.

• All asbestos must be fully abated PRIOR TO demolition activities.

• Contractor must:

o File 10-Day NESHAP Notice of Demolition/Renovation o Provide worker licenses, AHERA supervisor documentation o Comply with wet removal and controlled handling requirements o Package ACM per 40 CFR 61.150 o Dispose only at permitted landfill accepting ACM o Provide chain-of-custody waste manifests

Lead-Containing Paint

• Lead waste must be handled per 40 CFR 745 and RCRA TCLP rules.

• Contractor must test and characterize debris to determine if it meets hazardous waste thresholds.

• If TCLP limits exceed 40 CFR 261, debris must be treated as hazardous waste.

https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/forms-chapter-62-737-management-spent-mercury https://floridadep.gov/waste/permitting-compliance-assistance/content/forms-chapter-62-737-management-spent-mercury https://floridadep.gov/waste/district-business-support/content/waste-management-rules https://floridadep.gov/waste/district-business-support/content/waste-management-rules https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/epd/Pages/EPD.aspx https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/recycling/documents/solid-waste-article-3_ordinance-final_20220602-1.pdf https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/recycling/documents/solid-waste-article-3_ordinance-final_20220602-1.pdf

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Other Hazardous Substances In Accordance With Law

Contractor shall identify, remove, transport, and dispose of, at no additional cost, any:

• PCB-ballasted lights

• Refrigerants, oils, or glycol

• Universal waste (lamps, batteries)

• Fuel tanks (above or below ground)

• Chemicals, pesticides, stored liquids or compressed gases

Any unknown substance must be isolated, profiled, and disposed of according to law.

No Change Orders shall be accepted for undiscovered asbestos, lead, or hazardous materials.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to investigate and price full regulatory compliance.

2.6. Demolition Requirements

Sequencing

• File abatement notifications

• Perform asbestos abatement

• Conduct clearance air sampling (pass required)

• Begin demolition following GRU written authorization

• Remove all structures down to original slab/subgrade

• Remove all protrusions, and obstructions

• Backfill voids with compacted crushed limestone

Methods

• Mechanical demolition permitted (excavators, loaders, hydraulic shears, etc.)

• Dust suppression required (hydration, misting)

• Explosive demolition prohibited

Site Controls

• Contractor must establish secured work zone, signage, barricades, fencing and onsite security if applicable

• All debris must remain onsite only in designated staging areas

2.7. Waste Disposal & Verification

Contractor must:

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• Dispose of all waste at properly permitted Florida facilities

• Provide weight tickets and landfill receipts

• Provide hazardous waste manifests and chain-of-custody documentation

• Maintain records for minimum of 5 years

Final payment will not be released until ALL documentation is received and accepted.

2.8. Safety Requirements

• Full compliance with OSHA 1926 Construction Standards

• Site-specific Health & Safety Plan (HASP) required

• PPE program for asbestos/lead work mandatory

• Contractor must maintain $2M liability insurance minimum

• All subcontractors must meet the same requirements

2.9. Owner Rights & Liability Transfer

• Contractor accepts full legal responsibility for all abatement, demolition, disposal, transportation and regulatory compliance.

• Any fines, violations, delays, or remediation resulting from improper handling shall be borne solely by the Contractor.

• GRU retains the right to halt work at any time for safety or compliance concerns.

2.10. Documentation to be Submitted with Submittal

Contractor must submit:

Licenses & Certifications

• Florida Certified Contractor License (Building / GC / Demolition – Ch. 489)

• Florida Asbestos Contractor License & Asbestos Business License (Ch. 469)

• EPA Lead Abatement Firm Certification (if applicable)

• EPA RRP Lead-Safe Firm Certification (if applicable)

• Proof of HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification for all hazmat workers

• Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) summary

• Proof of USDOT HazMat transporter authority (if self-hauling waste)

Company Documentation

• Respondent Certification Form

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• Affidavit of Compliance with Section F.S.787.06 (13) Florida Anit-Human Trafficking Provisions

• Public Entity Crimes Statement (F.S. 287.133)

• Scrutinized Companies Certification (F.S. 287.135)

• Drug-Free Workplace Certification

• Proof of Insurance (meeting required coverages)

• Bid Bond

• Performance and Payment Bond

Experience & References

• List of three (3) similar Florida demolition + abatement projects

• Safety history & OSHA violation disclosure

• EMR rate history (3 years)

• Disposal Facilities

2.11. Pre-Demolition Documents (Required Before Mobilization)

Regulatory Permits & Notifications

• City of Gainesville / Alachua County Demolition Permit

• NESHAP 10-Day Demolition/Renovation Notification (EPA/FDEP)

• Asbestos Abatement Notification (if separate)

• Waste Generator ID (if hazardous waste may be generated)

• Notification to the local Fire Marshal (if required)

Project Safety & Compliance Submittals

• Site-Specific Health & Safety Plan (HASP)

• Site-Specific Asbestos Work Plan

• Site-Specific Lead Work Plan (if LBP present)

• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for demolition and abatement

• Respiratory Protection Program (full document)

• Medical clearances & fit-test records for respirator users

• Worker training logs (asbestos, lead, silica, HAZWOPER, equipment operation)

• Emergency Response Plan including spill response

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Project Planning Documents

• Demolition Sequencing Plan

• Site logistics plan (fencing, signage, staging areas)

• Dust control / water suppression plan

• Stormwater and environmental protection plan

• Equipment list with hazard controls

• List of all subcontractors + their licenses & certifications

• Proposed project schedule (baseline)

Disposal Facility Documentation

List of landfills permitted to accept:

• ACM

• C&D debris

• Lead waste

• Universal waste

• Hazardous waste o Acceptance letters from disposal facilities (if required) o Hazardous waste transporter registration (if not self-hauling)

2.12. During Demolition (Ongoing Requirements)

Daily / Weekly

• Daily field logs

• Documentation of safety meetings (toolbox talks)

• Dust suppression logs

• Waste characterization (TCLP, profiling) results

• Chain of custody for samples

• Updated project schedule (monthly)

• Site photos

Abatement-Specific

• Air monitoring results (daily)

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• Regulated area signage logs

• Updated worker training records if new workers arrive

• Respirator usage logs

• Any spill or incident reports (submitted immediately)

2.13. Project Close-Out (Requirements for Final Payment)

Contractor must provide:

Regulatory Documentation

• Final air clearance reports (asbestos abatement)

• Lead clearance testing (if required)

• NESHAP closeout confirmation

• Waste generator reports (if hazardous waste generated)

Waste Disposal Documentation

Landfill tickets for:

• C&D debris

• ACM

• Lead waste

• Universal waste

• Hazardous waste o Hazardous waste manifests (fully signed & returned) o Transportation chain-of-custody documentation

Project Completion Documentation

• As-built documentation of demolition

• Photographs before, during, and after demolition

• Site restoration verification

• Final safety report

• Warranty documentation

• Lien releases (if applicable)

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• Final invoice with all backup

2.14. Incorporated Documents

This Scope incorporates by reference:

• Asbestos & Lead-Containing Paint Survey Report (GLE Project No. 25000-31280)

• Power District Asbestos Survey Report (GLE Project No. 14000-14408)

• Power District Map

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3. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1. Definitions

• Agreement: A written Contract between two or more Parties [“GRU” and “Contractor”].

“Contract” and “Agreement” are synonymous.

• Deliverable: The completion of a milestone or the accomplishment of a task associated with the

Work.

• Free on Board (FOB) Destination: The Contractor is responsible for delivery of materials to a specified delivery point. The risks of loss are borne by the seller or consignee. Title passes when delivery is received by the buyer at destination. Seller has total responsibility until shipment is delivered.

• Specification: A description of the physical or functional characteristics of goods or services as defined in the Solicitation.

• Work: Activity involving effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result requested in the scope.

3.2. Compliance with Referenced Specifications

All Work, materials, systems, or operations specified by reference to standard trade or manufacturer’s published specifications shall comply with the requirements, except as modified by this Contract. The specifications used must be the latest published edition that is in effect on the effective date of this Contract unless a particular edition is specified. In the event of a conflict, the specifications that contain the more stringent requirements will govern.

3.3. Change Orders

GRU shall pay Contractor for Work at the price[s] stated in this Agreement. No additional payment will be made to Contractor except for additional work stated on a valid change order, and issued by GRU prior to the performance of the added work.

A change order may be issued without invalidating the Agreement, if

• made in writing;

• signed by the authorized representative(s), and

• accepted by Contractor.

Such change shall include the following: change orders that constitute changes to:

• Statement of Work,

• Schedule,

• administrative procedures not affecting the conditions of the Agreement, or

• the Agreement price.

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3.4. Notices

Notices to Contractor shall be deemed to have been properly sent when delivered to Contractors Address, Contractors City, State and Zip code physical address and/or email. Notices to GRU are deemed to have been properly sent when emailed to purchasing@gru.com, mailed to P.O. Box 147117 Station A105, Gainesville, FL 32614 or delivered to Utilities Procurement Department, 301 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601 and GRU acknowledges receipt.

3.5. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

All City, County, State and Federal laws, regulations and/or ordinances shall be strictly observed.

Contractor is responsible for taking all precautions necessary to protect life and property.

3.6. Governing…