Asbestos Abatement-Mott HS

The Waterford School District is seeking qualified contractors for an asbestos abatement project at Mott High School, located in Waterford, Michigan. The procurement involves comprehensive asbestos removal services in preparation for building renovation, with sealed proposals due on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM local time. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM at Mott High School, where bid documents will be available to interested contractors. Bidders are required to submit a proposal guarantee in the form of a certified check or bid bond for at least 5% of the base bid, and successful contractors must provide Performance and Payment Bonds. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with state laws, submission of sworn and notarized statements disclosing familial relationships with school district board members or employees, and verification of no connections to Iranian companies. Contractors with technical questions are instructed to contact Lisa Whitton of Nova Environmental or John Keglovitz from the Waterford School District.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors with expertise in asbestos abatement, without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be funded through Bond Series IV, and the Waterford School District reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and select the bid that best serves the district's interests. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a significant project scope. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Berrien County and Westland City, Michigan, indicating a localized but potentially complex abatement project. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the district's requirements, including technical specifications for asbestos removal and administrative documentation.