Lebanon County Municipal Building Abatement Project

The County of Lebanon is soliciting bids for the abatement of asbestos-containing materials at the Municipal Building located at 400 South 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, with all proposals required to be submitted electronically via the PennBid portal by Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Bids will be opened publicly immediately after the deadline, and results will be posted online. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at the same address, and full bid documents became available on May 5, 2026, at no cost through PennBid. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a stipulated sum, and the estimated value ranges from $136,800 to $189,122 depending on the exercise of optional work items, which include removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor and ceiling tiles, wall cavity abatement, and encapsulation of pipe insulation. All work must comply with stringent regulatory standards, including 29 CFR 1910.134 for respiratory protection, 40 CFR Part 763 under AHERA, and 49 CFR 171–177 for hazardous materials transportation. Asbestos waste must be double-bagged in 6-mil polyethylene, sealed with duct tape, and labeled with the generator’s name and location, while transport vehicles must display appropriate DOT placards. Contractors must meet rigorous personnel and safety requirements, including EPA and OSHA-certified training for all workers, submission of physician-certified medical fitness for respirator use, and retention of pre-exposure medical records for 30 years. A comprehensive security plan is mandatory, requiring daily logs, controlled access to containment zones, posted emergency procedures, and on-site storage of specifications and first aid supplies. Final acceptance hinges on achieving a clearance air quality standard of no more than 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter via TEM analysis, with visual cleanliness verified by a Consultant acting on behalf of the County. Closeout documentation must include AIA G704 and G706A forms, waste manifests, affidavits of lien releases and payment, and a detailed narrative report. Bids are evaluated for compliance with specifications, adherence to safety and regulatory protocols, bonding and insurance requirements, and the use of approved alternative materials, though no formal scoring system