ITB 2026007 - Reynolds School Asbestos Abatement

The contract ITB 2026007 concerns the asbestos abatement work at the historically significant Reynolds School located in Key West, Florida. Originally constructed in 1927 as one of the first elementary schools in the Florida Keys, the site includes the main 1927 building and a concrete one-story addition built in 1950, which is currently vacant. Monroe County School District plans to adaptively reuse the original 1927 building for Adult Education and Maintenance Administration purposes, while demolishing the 1950 addition to make way for a new one-story Maintenance Trades building. This solicitation, issued by the Florida Construction/Facility Planning agency, seeks contractors to safely remove asbestos materials from the affected structures to enable further construction and renovation work. The solicitation was posted on March 6, 2026 with a response deadline of March 31, 2026. Potential bidders must follow detailed submission guidelines outlined by the Monroe County School District, including compliance with federal funding provisions. These include adherence to laws such as the Clean Air Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and equal employment opportunity requirements, among others. The contract also requires meeting the district’s insurance, certification, and documentation standards as per its General Terms and Conditions updated in 2025. Point of contact for this project includes Douglas Pryor, Director, and Taylor Gandolfo, Purchasing and Systems Manager, providing support throughout the bidding and contract execution phases. The project is crucial in preserving a notable historic site while updating its facilities to meet contemporary educational and maintenance needs.