Asbestos Abatement - DMA Bid Cancelled: 02/13/2025 - Addendum No. 1 – CANCELLATION Date Issued: 02/13/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Department of Military Affairs (DMA) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for asbestos abatement services at Building 16, located at 445 Point Clair Road in Carville, LA 70721. The procurement, which covers Iberia Parish and Baton Rouge City, requires a contractor to provide comprehensive labor and materials for demolishing, removing, and disposing of all asbestos-containing materials in Rooms 116, 216, and 224, totaling 660 square feet. Bidders must complete a mandatory jobsite verification, with site visits coordinated through Richard Gibbens at 225-319-4715, and submit a signed certification of site familiarity. The original bid was scheduled for October 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST, with a planned public bid opening via Zoom. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and possess valid Contractors' Licenses in Hazardous Materials and/or Asbestos Removal and Abatement. The project requires strict adherence to Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LADEQ) standards, with all work to be completed within 60 days of the notice to proceed.

However, Addendum No. 1 issued on February 13, 2025, cancelled the solicitation entirely due to budgetary reasons. Prior to cancellation, the bid required a 5% bid bond for amounts over $50,000, and contractors were expected to maintain the jobsite in an orderly condition, remove debris daily, and provide a one-year warranty on materials and workmanship. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, five companies had submitted responses: Environmental Demolition Services, Craftsmen Plus LLC, Caldwell Environmental Solutions, Garrison Industrial Services, and Alpha Omega Environmental Inc. The state indicated that a new Request for Proposal (RFx) would be issued in the future, allowing all prospective vendors to compete. Power was available on-site, and the DMA would designate storage areas if needed. Although the exact project budget was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the asbestos abatement work suggests a significant investment in facility maintenance and environmental remediation.