Asbestos Abatement

The state of Michigan, specifically Genesee County, is soliciting bids for an asbestos abatement project at Harbor Springs Public Schools (HSPS) High School during the summer of 2025. The procurement involves comprehensive asbestos and hazardous material removal from various building areas, including Unit A (first through third floors) and the Wood Shop, totaling approximately 64,400 square feet of carpet and floor tile removal. Bidders must be qualified asbestos abatement contractors capable of executing complex removal procedures, including maintaining negative pressure enclosures, following strict decontamination protocols, and ensuring proper waste disposal. The mandatory pre-bid meeting occurred on February 11, 2025, with final bids due on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Project work is scheduled between June 16, 2025, and July 18, 2025, with specific phase completion dates for different building sections. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond with submission and will be required to submit 100% performance and payment bonds if selected. The project demands rigorous safety compliance, including employee safety orientation, comprehensive personal protective equipment protocols, and TEM clearance air sampling in areas requiring grinding mastic removal.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, the project appears open to qualified asbestos abatement contractors with demonstrated capabilities. The project will be managed in conjunction with The Christman Company as the General Contractor and TEC as consultants. Contractors must meet extensive safety and technical qualifications, including ability to implement complex site-specific safety plans, conduct confined space entry procedures, and manage detailed evacuation protocols. The project site office will be located at the corner of East Lake and North Spring Streets, and all workers must complete a safety orientation video before performing work. No incumbent vendors were specifically identified, and no precise budget range was provided in the available documentation. Interested contractors must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of asbestos removal techniques, safety protocols, and ability to work within the specified four-week completion timeline for flooring removal in Unit A and the Wood Shop Building.