5075 Letcher County Invitation for Bid - Asbestos Abatement Services - R-5

Letcher County Fiscal Court in Kentucky is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for pre-demolition asbestos abatement and removal services at residential and commercial properties acquired through a voluntary property buyout grant program. The procurement seeks qualified contractors licensed by the Kentucky Division of Air Quality and accredited in the state to identify and remove asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from two properties in this round: 251 Main St Loop in Blackey, KY and 131 Seco Dr in Seco, KY. All work must comply with NESHAP, AHERA, and OSHA standards, with disposal required at Division of Waste Management-approved sites. Qualified bidders must submit proof of active SAM.gov registration with UEI number, copies of licenses and accreditation documentation, proof of required insurance coverage, and the name, address, and phone number of the landfill facility where asbestos will be disposed. Bids are due February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET through the DFS Procurement Portal, with bid opening at 10:00 AM ET the same day and award scheduled for the Fiscal Court meeting on February 16, 2026. Contractors must be capable of commencing work within 7 days and completing it within 14 days of receiving notice to proceed; failure to meet these timelines may result in award to the next vendor. All quoted rates must be all-inclusive, covering removal from property, transportation, and disposal at a permitted facility.

The procurement includes mandatory affirmative action requirements under 2 CFR 200.321, with Letcher County actively encouraging submissions from women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses and requiring contractors to implement affirmative steps to maximize participation by small businesses and minority enterprises in subcontracting opportunities. Contractors must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, provide non-collusion declarations, certify regarding lobbying restrictions, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability with minimum aggregate limits of $2,000,000 and per-occurrence limits of $1,000,000, Automobile and Water Vehicle Liability with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000, and Worker's Compensation with employer's liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. No specific incumbent vendor or award value is listed in the procurement documents; however, the county reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and does not guarantee work quantity, as structures may be removed from the program or awarded to other contractors to meet deadline requirements.