Middle School Asbestos Abatement

The Mapleton School District is soliciting bids for a comprehensive asbestos abatement project at the Mapleton Middle School, located at 10868 E Mapleton Road in Mapleton, Oregon. The procurement involves removing asbestos-containing materials from multiple priority zones (A-D), including approximately 10,290 square feet of floor tile and mastic, pipe insulation debris, attic insulation, and cellulose ceiling material. Contractors must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and possess specialized environmental abatement certifications. The bid package requires a 10% bid bond, $2 million in general liability insurance, and compliance with Oregon prevailing wage requirements. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on December 17, 2024, optional site visits on January 7 and 9, 2025, and bid submission deadline of January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The project will be awarded with a base bid covering all priority areas and three potential deductive alternates, with work scheduled for November-December 2024. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities in full containment procedures, air monitoring, worker protection, and proper asbestos disposal, including coordination with the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) for necessary permits.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Ten registered prime bidders have been documented, including environmental and demolition companies such as 3 Kings Environmental, Alpha Environmental, and ATEZ Inc. The project requires contractors to maintain specialized negative air pressure systems, implement HEPA filtration, and provide daily documentation of containment system maintenance. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a significant capital investment for asbestos removal across multiple building zones. The Mapleton School District will provide Builder's Risk Insurance and handle removal of non-permanent content and radiator covers, while the selected contractor will be responsible for detailed abatement work, including ceiling tile removal and reinstallation, and wall base material removal. The project specifications indicate a complex, multi-phase abatement process with strict regulatory compliance requirements, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value commensurate with the technical complexity and safety protocols required.