Description
The Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) is seeking a qualified asbestos‑abatement contractor to perform comprehensive asbestos removal, insulation repair, and lead‑paint removal at multiple school and support‑facility locations throughout Anne Arundel County, Maryland, including four sites on the Fort George G. Meade installation. Work will be performed under a firm‑fixed‑price, multi‑step competitive sealed‑bid process with a base contract period of one year and the possibility of up to three one‑year extensions. The contractor must hold all required Maryland asbestos licenses, provide AHERA‑certified personnel, maintain specified insurance and bonding (where applicable), and meet a two‑hour 24/7 emergency‑response requirement. Detailed reporting, post‑abatement repairs, and strict MBE participation goals are also mandated.
• Remove and properly dispose of asbestos‑containing ceiling systems, insulation, floor tiles, transite, and related components using wet‑method techniques and EPA‑approved landfills.
• Perform lead‑paint stripping on structural steel, doors, casings, and other specified surfaces in compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations.
• Supply a sealed 20‑cubic‑yard storage trailer for asbestos waste, coordinate with AACPS’s industrial hygienist for air‑sampling and clearance, and execute required post‑abatement repairs within five days of AACPS request.
• Maintain a 24/7 on‑site emergency response capability (arrival within two hours), provide full documentation, and achieve a minimum 29 % overall MBE participation (including specific thresholds for larger projects).