Asbestos Abatement Services

Bergen County is soliciting pricing from qualified vendors for asbestos abatement services under a two-year contract with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods, with pricing due July 23, 2026. All vendors must hold New Jersey state certifications and licenses for asbestos abatement, registration or qualified subcontractor documentation for transport of asbestos-containing material, and comply with the New Jersey State Prevailing Wage Act.

The scope encompasses removal, encapsulation, and operations and maintenance stabilization of asbestos-containing materials across County facilities, including thermal system insulation, suspended acoustical ceiling tiles, flooring, and other asbestos-containing substrates. Work must comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and New Jersey decontamination unit standards. All employees must be compensated at prevailing wage rates, and vendors must submit certified payroll reports with each payment application.

Pricing must be submitted online at bergenbids.com on a firm, net basis exclusive of use, sales, and excise taxes, with all charges inclusive of overhead, profit, taxes, and insurance. The price sheet is divided into two categories: Category I establishes base abatement rates for standard materials and processes, while Category II covers additional materials, equipment, and labor on a time-and-materials basis subject to written approval from the Bergen County Department of Health Services, Office of Environmental Health. Performance bonds may be required depending on project magnitude; vendors must provide a rate for this service. Materials must include minimum 6-mil poly sheeting and bags and Fiberlock or approved equivalent encapsulating paint and wetting agents.