Asbestos abatement services RFB

The City of Nicholls, Georgia is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for asbestos abatement services related to pre-demolition work at the City of Nicholls Gymnasium located at 201 North Liberty Street, Nicholls, GA 31554. The project involves the identification, removal, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) including flooring adhesive, vinyl flooring, asphalt floor tile, base flashing, insulation, roofing shingles, roof flashing, caulking and putties, ceiling tiles, pipes and pipe insulation, siding, and vinyl wall coverings, with specific quantities to be determined by asbestos survey results. Qualified contractors must be licensed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and must comply with all applicable standards including NESHAP, AHERA, and OSHA regulations. Bid submissions must be made electronically through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com no later than November 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions regarding scope due by November 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Contractors must provide all-inclusive pricing covering renovation and abatement notification, removal from property, transportation to landfill, and disposal at a permitted facility, along with separate mobilization and demobilization charges and unit prices for each ACM type. Award is scheduled for the Nicholls City Council meeting on December 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST at City Hall, and contractors must be capable of commencing work within 7 days of notice to proceed and completing all work within 14 days thereof.

Bidders must submit copies of Georgia Environmental Protection Division licenses, liability and workers compensation insurance, three professional references, accreditations, and an O.C.G.A. 13-10-91(b)(1) contractor affidavit along with required certifications addressing non-collusion, lobbying compliance, affirmative steps for small and minority business participation, debarment status, and conflict of interest. The City of Nicholls encourages participation from women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses and explicitly welcomes submissions from all qualified firms. This project is funded through Federal Disaster Relief Assistance related to Hurricane Helene (DR-4830-GA), though no specific budget or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and work quantity is contingent upon asbestos inspection results, meaning there is no guarantee of the total scope or contract value.