Hastings High School Asbestos Abatement

The state and local contract opportunity involves an asbestos abatement project for Hastings High School, located in Hastings, Michigan, within Baraga County. The procurement is a comprehensive removal of various asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from the school facility, including floor tiles, thermal system insulation, transite window sills, sink coating, caulk, fire doors, and exterior transite window panels. Bid Number 0000340 requires detailed technical capabilities from contractors, with specific safety protocols, personal protective equipment requirements, medical monitoring, and rigorous disposal procedures. The bid is scheduled for submission by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, with a project start date of June 9, 2025, and a completion deadline of June 20, 2025. Work will be conducted during first shift hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and the specifications include unit pricing for potential additional materials discovered during the project.

The contract requires contractors to provide a bid bond of 5% of the base bid amount and a performance bond for 100% of the base bid. Contractors must also maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimums of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The project will be overseen by AAA Lead Inspections, Inc., with Catherine Phelps serving as the Project Designer. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are mentioned, the complex technical requirements suggest that only qualified environmental remediation and asbestos abatement contractors with proven safety records and specialized equipment will be competitive. The bid allows for unit pricing on additional materials like floor tile, carpet, pipe insulation, plaster materials, doors/windows, and other potential asbestos-containing components, which indicates potential flexibility in project scope and potential budget range. Though an exact budget is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the abatement project suggests a significant investment in ensuring the school's environmental safety.