Asbestos Abatement Contract

Clemson University has established a fixed-price, not-to-exceed contract for asbestos abatement services over a five-year period beginning in late 2022 and extending through 2027. The contract is divided by geographic zones within South Carolina, specifically covering two primary regions: Zone 1 (Upstate SC) and Zone 2 (Lowcountry SC, including Columbia). Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts per zone, with the current intent to award confirmed for VLS Recovery Services LLC for work in two zones, with an estimated contract ceiling of $2 million. The contract requires adherence to comprehensive safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards, including federal and state asbestos abatement regulations, OSHA and EPA guidelines, and prevailing wage laws for projects exceeding $75,000. Pricing is submitted via detailed bid worksheets that incorporate labor rates adjusted for after-hours, weekends, and holidays, with all pricing inclusive of travel, lodging, and related expenses, and no additional mobilization fees allowed beyond those stated. Contractor qualifications are stringent, requiring proof of state approval, certifications, insurance coverage meeting specified minimums, financial stability, documented experience, and submission of personnel résumés and recent project references. Proposals must be fully responsive, with no guaranteed minimum purchase volume implied. The contract includes standard Clemson University procurement terms such as background checks for workers on campus, assurances against fraud, and survey rights for audits by University and federal authorities. Contract administration details mandate submission of itemized monthly invoices referencing purchase order numbers, with all communications and proposals submitted electronically via Clemson’s online bidding portal. Protest rights are preserved, and compliance with South Carolina tax withholding laws for nonresidents is noted. The contract documents are governed under Clemson University’s standard purchasing terms effective November 15, 2020, which emphasize assignment restrictions, confidentiality, contract modification procedures, and nondiscrimination obligations under Executive Order 11246. Performance and inspection occur primarily at work sites with final acceptance managed administratively through formal award notices.