NC edenton NFH asbestos abatement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a qualified small business contractor to perform asbestos abatement services at the Edenton National Fish Hatchery in North Carolina. The solicitation (ID: 140FC225Q0009) requires comprehensive removal of asbestos-containing materials from multiple buildings, with a focus on following local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, provide independent materials testing, and complete the project within 60 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering both past performance and price, with offerors required to submit three references from similar projects completed within the last five years. Key dates include a February 11, 2025 deadline for requesting a site visit, a February 18, 2024 cutoff for submitting questions, and a final quote submission deadline of February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Remediation Services NAICS category (562910), with a contract value less than $25,000. The project involves abatement work at the Administrative Building (Asset No. 10015521), which was constructed in 1960 and contains multiple asbestos-containing materials identified in a comprehensive 2019 environmental inspection. The scope includes removing friable and non-friable asbestos from various building components, including floor tiles, ceiling materials, roof sealants, and chimney liners across Buildings 1, 2, and 4. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, with minimum hourly rates specified for various construction trades. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will handle subsequent demolition after the abatement is complete, and the project is located in Edenton, North Carolina, with oversight from the FWS Engineering Project Manager in Atlanta.