Asbestos Abatement & Demolition of 602 Martin Luther King Jr Dr

The City of Temple, Texas has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for an Asbestos Abatement and Demolition project located at 602 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, which includes the demolition of a commercial structure and two adjacent residential structures at 606 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 309 E Avenue F in Bell County. The project requires a comprehensive asbestos abatement and demolition service, specifically involving the removal of approximately 1,576 square feet of asbestos-containing drywall texture and wall paneling. Qualified contractors must complete the entire project within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders are required to provide proof of workers' compensation coverage, submit detailed documentation, and comply with Texas Department of State Health Services notification requirements. The bid submission deadline is October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with an estimated project cost of $39,895.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Temple includes a local preference policy that may provide a competitive advantage to bidders with a principal place of business within the city limits, potentially allowing contract award to a local vendor if their bid is within 5% of the lowest non-local bid. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Bidder Information Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and Local Preference Declaration. The City will provide air monitoring services for the asbestos abatement process for a maximum of 4 days and will waive permit application fees. The asbestos abatement portion of the project is estimated at $14,970, with additional consulting services totaling $3,550. Contractors must adhere to Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations during the project execution.