Asbestos Abatement & Demolition of 1102 S Main Street and 1809 W Avenue M

The City of Temple, Texas, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for asbestos abatement and demolition services at two properties located at 1102 S Main Street and 1809 W Avenue M in Bell County. The project scope includes removing approximately 55 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile and mastic at the first location and window caulking at the second location, followed by complete demolition of the structures, utility disconnection, and site restoration. Contractors must comply with OSHA standards, National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations, and Texas Department of State Health Services requirements. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST, with bidders required to submit questions by January 8, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST. The bid submission deadline is January 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with bids accepted through the Bonfire e-procurement portal or as sealed paper copies. Evaluation criteria include purchase price, reputation, quality, past relationships, and potential impact on historically underutilized business contracting.

The City allows for local preference consideration for bidders whose principal place of business is within Temple's city limits, potentially giving them an advantage if their bid is within 5% of the lowest bid. Bidders must complete a Local Preference Declaration form and may need to provide documentation demonstrating economic development impact. Contractors must obtain specific insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation and Commercial Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and provide performance and payment bonds if the contract exceeds $50,000. The project has an estimated probable cost of $30,624, with the work to be completed within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Successful bidders must employ RFCI-trained workers, maintain proper documentation, and coordinate with the City's project manager. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or the vendor offering the best overall value, considering multiple factors beyond just price.