509-25-105 - Asbestos Abatement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to perform asbestos abatement services at the VA Augusta Healthcare System. The solicitation requires a contractor to furnish labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and disposal services to remove approximately 2,200 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic from rooms 1B104 and 1B105 in Building 801's first floor. Key contract requirements include conducting notifications to authorities, properly disposing of hazardous materials, and performing air monitoring and sampling to ensure employee safety post-abatement. The solicitation (36C24725Q0318) requires quotes to be submitted by March 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via email to Jason Kinchen, with a final Request for Information deadline of March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Contractors must provide a Certified Industrial Hygienist and develop a comprehensive asbestos abatement plan for facility review.

The contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses with an estimated construction magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. The place of performance is Augusta, GA 30901, with work to be performed during normal business hours (7:30 AM-4:00 PM), Monday through Friday, and potential for night and weekend work with advance approval. The contract specifies a 20-calendar-day performance period from the notice to proceed, requiring the contractor to coordinate with VA personnel and adhere to strict security protocols. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and comply with OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations for asbestos abatement. The project involves detailed technical requirements, including setting up containment barriers, maintaining negative pressure filtration systems, and ensuring personal protective equipment standards are met throughout the abatement process.