Abatement Bid Package #2

Newaygo Public Schools in Michigan is seeking qualified contractors for an asbestos abatement project (Bid Package #2) across two facilities: Newaygo High School and Vera Wilsie Elementary School. The procurement involves comprehensive removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials, including approximately 24,000 square feet of floor tile mastic, window glazing, vent grate caulking, 130 pipe fitting and elbow insulations, 10 fire doors, and 1,500 square feet of exterior transite soffit. Contractors must be licensed and certified for asbestos abatement in Michigan and possess comprehensive general liability insurance ($500,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability coverage ($500,000-$1,000,000), excess liability coverage of $1,000,000, and worker's compensation insurance. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for March 27, 2018, at 4:00 PM at Vera Wilsie Elementary School, with bid submissions due on April 4, 2018, at 2:00 PM. The project requires strict adherence to worker protection protocols, air monitoring procedures, decontamination requirements, and proper asbestos material disposal. Work is to be completed in two phases: High School work in 3 calendar days beginning June 6, 2018, and Vera Wilsie Elementary work in 10 calendar days beginning January 9, 2019.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security, 100% performance bond, and 100% payment bond. The project requires prevailing wage compliance and includes documentation of detailed wage rates for various construction trades. Bidders must complete additional documentation, including an Iran Sanctions form certifying they are not an Iran-linked business and a Familial Relationship Statement. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive abatement services with precise quantitative and qualitative compliance. The project is being coordinated by The Christman Company, with Tower Pinkster serving as the architect, and MicroAir Consulting involved in project oversight. Bid documents were made available through The Christman Company's FTP site and the Grand Rapids Builders Exchange public plan room, with interested bidders required to indicate their intent to bid by contacting Matt Walker.