Haz-Mat Removal - Ernest Johnson Tunnel / DPWP

The City of Worcester is seeking a qualified contractor to perform complete hazardous‑material removal and tile demolition inside the Ernest A. Johnson Tunnel. The scope includes asbestos abatement, lead‑paint disturbance control, demolition of masonry backer material, full tunnel closure with traffic control, site protection, and final cleanup. The work must be completed within a 12‑week window after receipt of a Notice to Proceed, and the contractor must provide extensive documentation (asbestos work plans, waste‑shipment records, progress schedules, and photographs) and secure all required bonds, insurance, and licenses. The contract is a sealed‑bid, lump‑sum award to a single vendor, with a bid‑bond of 5 % and performance/payment bonds equal to the contract sum. Liquidated damages of $250 per day apply for late completion. • Remove and properly dispose of ~3,720 SF of asbestos‑containing tile and associated materials. • Conduct lead‑paint disturbance work in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62. • Provide full‑closure traffic control, temporary utilities, and site protection for the tunnel. • Submit detailed asbestos/lead submittals, waste‑shipment records, and pre/post‑construction photographs.