Asbestos Abatement Advertisement

East Grand Rapids Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for asbestos abatement services at East Grand Rapids High School (2211 Lake Drive, SE), with bids due September 24, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., a voluntary site walkthrough on September 15 at 3:30 p.m., and requests for information due September 17 at 2:00 p.m.

The contractor must hold a current Michigan Abatement Contractor's License and maintain minimum environmental pollution liability insurance of $5 million. All assigned employees must possess current Michigan Asbestos Abatement Supervisor and Worker Accreditation Cards valid through project completion, complete physical examinations with pulmonary function testing, and maintain current respirator training and fit test certifications.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from confirmed positive locations in 1963 and 1967 construction areas, including 12"×12" vinyl floor tile in Room 10H (1,000 square feet) and 9"×9" vinyl floor tile at multiple locations (4,750 square feet). The contractor must establish and maintain negative pressure enclosures at minimum 0.02" water column pressure, perform continuous air monitoring per NIOSH 7400 A methodology, provide heated decontamination shower facilities (minimum 70 degrees Fahrenheit), and double-bag all asbestos waste with proper labeling for transport in enclosed vehicles to EPA-approved landfills. Work must comply with federal (OSHA, EPA, DOT), state (MIOSHA, Michigan Public Act 55, 147, and 440), and local regulations, and satisfy NESHAP notification requirements to Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity at least ten days prior to commencement.

The project includes two mobilization periods: April 4 through June 16, 2027 and June 29 through July 26, 2028. The base bid must include three mobilizations with an additional unit rate requirement. Sealed bids (three copies) must be submitted to Mr. Anthony Morey, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, 2915 Hall Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Post-bid interviews are scheduled to commence September 29 at 9:00 a.m.