Asbestos abatement required to support drilling the holes for the security gates at the library - USMMA

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to perform asbestos abatement required to support drilling holes for security gates at the library. The work includes drilling 24 holes with a 1/2-inch diameter and 16 holes with a 1/4-inch diameter through building materials confirmed or assumed to contain Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM). The contractor will also install 1/2-inch diameter and 1/4-inch diameter drop-in anchors flush with the substrate within the designated area. The work must be performed in strict accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA Asbestos Standards and EPA NESHAP. • The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to perform the work. • The contractor must establish a regulated asbestos work area with warning signs and access controls. • The contractor must utilize continuous wet methods, HEPA-filtered drilling tools, and local exhaust ventilation. • The contractor must provide site-specific asbestos work plan, occupant protection plan, and worker training certifications. • The contractor must work alongside the academy's awarded monitoring/sampling contractor.