Hastings High School Asbestos Abatement 2026

Hastings Area School System is soliciting sealed bids for the complete asbestos abatement and removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from Hastings High School located at 520 W. South Street in Hastings, Michigan. The scope of work includes the removal of approximately 7,176 square feet of 12" x 12" floor tile, 210 square feet of floor tile caulk, fire doors, and door frames from various locations throughout the building. All bidders must be licensed by the State of Michigan for asbestos abatement work with a minimum of five years' experience and must provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance, excess liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal and furnish a 100% performance bond if selected. The project must commence on June 1, 2026 and be completed by June 5, 2026, operating during first shift hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the high school site, and sealed bids must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026 to the Superintendent's office at 232 W. Grand Street. All bids must cover labor, materials, equipment, permits, fees, insurance, and disposal costs, and contractors must provide unit prices for potential additional items including floor tile, mastic, carpet removal, pipe insulation, plaster materials, door/window caulk, fire doors, transite, mobilization, and hourly rates for selective demolition.

The procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the specification. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of any addenda and must submit sworn statements regarding familial relationships with school board members and Iran-linked business affiliations as mandated by Michigan law. The bid specifications do not provide a listed budget range or award value for this project, though all costs associated with abatement activities, disposal, and project-related expenses are to be included in the contractor's bid proposal. Award is pending board approval following the public bid opening.