Abatement of Asbestos

Shelby Public Schools in Oscoda County, Michigan, is seeking qualified contractors for an asbestos abatement project at Shelby Middle School. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive removal of various asbestos-containing materials, including approximately 8,825 square feet of 9" floor tile, 1,258 square feet of 12" floor tile, 135 square feet of countertops, 11 square feet of window glazing, 6 square feet of sink undercoating, and 3,882 square feet of carpet mastic. Contractors must be prepared to comply with MIOSHA standards for asbestos and lead exposure in construction, with specific attention to detailed specifications outlined in the project documents. The bid submission deadline is March 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting having been held on February 20, 2025. Project work is scheduled to commence no earlier than June 11, 2025, and must be completed by June 25, 2025. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and provide 100% performance and payment bonds, and they are responsible for verifying all measurements and quantities independently.

The contract does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in asbestos and lead abatement, with three firms having attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting. The project will be managed by Otwell Mawby, P.C., who issued the original bid specifications and subsequent addendum. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the project involves significant abatement work across multiple material types, suggesting a substantial investment in environmental remediation. The Owner will provide utility access and coordinate dumpster placement, indicating some logistical support for the selected contractor. Bidders should have robust experience in school-based environmental remediation, familiarity with MIOSHA regulations, and the capability to execute a precise, time-sensitive abatement project within the specified two-week window.