RFP #26-045 Asbestos Abatement Services

The City of Albany, Georgia is issuing RFP #26-045 to procure on-call asbestos abatement services for residential and commercial structures scheduled for demolition. The scope of services includes survey inspections, abatement (removal and disposal), final visual inspections, and air clearance reporting conducted in compliance with Georgia EPD Regulations and US EPA NESHAP Regulations. Deliverables encompass line items for residential surveys, final inspections, floor tile and mastic removal, popcorn ceiling and wall texture abatement, drywall removal, exterior siding abatement, roofing material removal, pipe insulation removal, asbestos waste disposal, and mobilization fees per call-out, with all pricing submitted as all-inclusive unit prices covering labor, equipment, disposal, and the mandatory 10-day state notification fees. Qualified contractors must maintain active Georgia Asbestos Abatement Contractor licensing and carry specified insurance coverage including $2,000,000 Professional Liability, $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, and $500,000 Automobile Liability, while completing all work within 25 calendar days of receiving an abatement request with survey. Evaluation will be based on Experience and Qualifications (30%), Understanding of Scope and Approach (25%), References and Past Performance (20%), and Cost Competitiveness (25%). Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for March 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, and written questions due by 5:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026.

The RFP does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types, indicating this is an open competition. Contractors must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act as a requirement for participation. A liquidated damages clause imposes penalties of $50 per calendar day for failure to complete work beyond the 25-day window and for failure to respond to call-backs within 48 hours or complete corrective work within five days. The contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms at the City's sole discretion. No incumbent vendors, budget ranges, or award values are identified in the procurement documentation provided.