5075-Letcher-Invitation for Bid - Asbestos Abatement Services - R-6

Letcher County Fiscal Court in Kentucky is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for qualified asbestos abatement services to support a voluntary property buyout grant program. The County seeks contractors licensed by the Division of Air Quality and accredited in Kentucky to conduct pre-demolition asbestos abatement and removal at residential and commercial properties. The scope of work encompasses the abatement and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) identified in hazardous material inspections, with all work conforming to NESHAP, AHERA, and OSHA standards. Two properties have been identified: 1679 Thornton Road in Thornton and 588 Yonts Fork in Jackhorn, with asbestos survey reports available for each location. Quoted rates must be all-inclusive, covering removal from property, transportation to landfill, and disposal at a Division of Waste Management-approved facility, with disposal to occur at Laurel Ridge Landfill in Lily, Kentucky, as no approved facilities exist within Letcher County. Contractors must begin work within seven days of receiving notice to proceed and complete work within fourteen days, or the County reserves the right to award the work to the next vendor. Bids must be submitted through the DFS Procurement Portal by April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET, with bid opening at 10:00 AM ET the same day and anticipated award at the Fiscal Court meeting on April 20, 2026.

Letcher County Fiscal Court actively encourages submissions from women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses and requires all contractors to take affirmative steps to maximize participation by small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321. Contractors must submit proof of Commercial General Liability coverage with a minimum aggregate limit of $2,000,000 and $1,000,000 per occurrence, Comprehensive Automobile and Water Vehicle Liability coverage with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation insurance with employer's liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Additional required submissions include copies of Division of Air Quality licensing and state accreditation, active SAM.gov registration with UEI number, Certification Regarding Lobbying Form, Non-Collusion Declaration, Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit, Insurance Coverage Declaration, and the name, address, and phone number of the landfill facility to be used. 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, awarded to other contractors to meet deadlines, or completed through alternative programs. No specific budget range or award values are disclosed in the procurement documents.