Asbestos Abatement Services

The City of Independence, Kansas, is seeking bids for asbestos abatement services at 212 W. Laurel Street.

Independence, KS

General

Status:Open (open)

Due Date:Jul 02, 2026 02:00 PM

Posted Date:Jun 11, 2026 08:00 AM

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

Original Solicitation Links

abatement of asbestos

Contact

Name:David Cowan

Phone:+16203322528

Address:120 North 6th Street, Independence, KS, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail, Email, or Hand Delivery to City Clerk's Office Bids may be submitted by mail, electronic email or hand delivery to the City Clerk. Bids will be received by the City of Independence, Kansas, at the office of the City Clerk, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Email: davids@independenceks.gov For email submissions, the subject line should clearly state 'Asbestos Abatement Bid'. For hand delivery or mail, ensure delivery to the correct address by the deadline. Please include all required documentation and licenses with your bid submission. Additional details regarding disposal requirements and environmental compliance should be adhered to. The City reserves the right to inspect the work at any time during the abatement process and to request copies of permits, notifications, manifests, disposal records, and other compliance documentation. Ensure all bids are complete and accurate before submission to avoid any informalities or irregularities. A tour of the location can be arranged by contacting David Cowan at davidc@independenceks.gov or 620.332.2528 to arrange a date and time to view the structure. If the bidder wishes to see the building prior to the bid, please contact David Cowan at davidc@independenceks.gov or 620.332.2528 to arrange a date and time to view the structure. Work shall commence within fifteen (15) days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within five (5) days. If the contractor is unable to meet this timeframe, please provide your availability and timeframe to abate this property. Contractors must possess all licenses, certifications, and qualifications required by the State of Kansas and KDHE to perform asbestos abatement activities. Proof of licensing shall be submitted with the bid. If a bidder improperly withdraws a bid or refuses to honor a bid that has been awarded by the City, the bidder shall not be eligible to bid on any City projects for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Please ensure that all required documentation, including proof of licensing and insurance, is submitted with the bid. The City of Independence, Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, irregularities, or technical defects in any bid, and to award the contract in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to inspect the work at any time during the abatement process and to request copies of permits, notifications, manifests, disposal records, and other compliance documentation. For mail submissions, send to: City of Independence, Attn: City Clerk, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. For email submissions, send to: davids@independenceks.gov For hand delivery, deliver to: City Clerk, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas 67301. All bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026. All asbestos-containing waste materials shall be transported and disposed of at a KDHE-approved landfill authorized to accept such materials. The Contractor shall provide waste shipment records, landfill receipts, manifests, and any other disposal documentation to the City within ten (10) business days of project completion. Bidders must possess all licenses, certifications, and qualifications required by the State of Kansas and KDHE to perform asbestos abatement activities. Proof of licensing shall be submitted with the bid. If a bidder improperly withdraws a bid or refuses to honor a bid that has been awarded by the City, the bidder shall not be eligible to bid on any City projects for a period of one (1) year thereafter. Individual Bid: 1. Abatement of 212 W. Laurel (include all costs) $_____________________ Contractor Signature ______________________________ Date:__________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Name of Bidder (Printed) Address ___________________________________________________________________ City,State,Zip _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Signature Date _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Title Contact Phone Number Email Page 1 of 1 Date Received: 06/05/2026 Project: NA PaceSetID 504999 AnalyzedBy: BenjaminHill Methodology: EPA/600/R-93/116 Polarized Light Microscopy Asbestos Analysis Report ProjectLocation: 212W.Laurel ProjectNumber: NA AccountNumber: 69-000185 ReceivedBy: CharlieJohnson DateAnalyzed: 06/09/2026 Pace SampleID Client SampleID Composition Color/ Description Asbestos(%) Non-Asbestos Fiber(%) Client: City of Independence 811W.Laurel Independence,KS67301 NonFibrous 001 Q592 Layered Glue Asbestos Not Present NA Mastic Brown 001a Layered Paint Asbestos Not Present 80 Cellulose WallPaper Blue 001b Layered CaCO3 <1 Chrysotile Asbestos Present NA Surfacing Tan 001c Layered CaCO3 Sand Asbestos Not Present NA SkimCoat White 001d Layered Gypsum Sand Asbestos Not Present Hair <1 Plaster Gray DateofReport 6/9/2026 BenjaminHill,AssistantLaboratoryManager Unless otherwise noted, upon receipt the condition of the sample was acceptable for analysis. Pace Analytical is a NVLAP accredited Testing PLM laboratory (Lab Code: 101959-0). This report relates only to the specific items tested. NVLAP accreditation applies only to analysis performed utilizing EPA--40CFR AppendixE to SubpartE ofPart763,InterimMethod of the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples; and EPA/600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. This report may not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. If submitted samples are homogeneous in nature, then subsamples of the components will be analyzed separately. Samples determined to contain asbestos fibers, will have the following acceptable error ranges (1%=0-3%, 5%=1-9%, 10%=5-15%, 20%=10-30%, 50% =40-60%, etc.) as specified per EPA Method 600/R-93/116, Table 2-1. Page 1 of 2 DateReceived: 05/28/2026 Project: N/A PaceSetID 504758 AnalyzedBy: CassieSanborn Methodology: EPA/600/R-93/116 Polarized Light Microscopy Asbestos Analysis Report ProjectLocation: 212W.Laurel,Independence,KS ProjectNumber: N/A AccountNumber: 69-000185 ReceivedBy: BayliePuga DateAnalyzed: 06/01/2026 Pace SampleID Client SampleID Composition Color/ Description Asbestos(%) Non-Asbestos Fiber(%) Client: City of Independence 811W.Laurel Independence,KS67301 NonFibrous 001 119025 Homogeneous Paint Asbestos Not Present 90 Cellulose Wall Material White 002 118020 Layered CaCO3 Gypsum Paint Asbestos Not Present NA SkimCoat White 002a Layered Gypsum Sand Asbestos Not Present Hair <1 Plaster Gray 003 219045 Layered CaCO3 Foam Vinyl Asbestos Not Present NA Wall Material Gray 003a Layered Glue CaCO3 Asbestos Not Present NA Mastic Brown 004 120040 Homogeneous Paint Asbestos Not Present 90 Cellulose Wall Material Gray 005 119021 Layered CaCO3 Gypsum Asbestos Not Present NA SkimCoat White Unless otherwise noted, upon receipt the condition of the sample was acceptable for analysis. Pace Analytical is a NVLAP accredited Testing PLM laboratory (Lab Code: 101959-0). This report relates only to the specific items tested. NVLAP accreditation applies only to analysis performed utilizing EPA--40CFR AppendixE to SubpartE ofPart763,InterimMethod of the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples; and EPA/600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. This report may not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. If submitted samples are homogeneous in nature, then subsamples of the components will be analyzed separately. Samples determined to contain asbestos fibers, will have the following acceptable error ranges (1%=0-3%, 5%=1-9%, 10%=5-15%, 20%=10-30%, 50% =40-60%, etc.) as specified per EPA Method 600/R-93/116, Table 2-1. Page 2 of 2 DateReceived: 05/28/2026 Project: N/A PaceSetID 504758 AnalyzedBy: CassieSanborn Methodology: EPA/600/R-93/116 Polarized Light Microscopy Asbestos Analysis Report ProjectLocation: 212W.Laurel,Independence,KS ProjectNumber: N/A AccountNumber: 69-000185 ReceivedBy: BayliePuga DateAnalyzed: 06/01/2026 Pace SampleID Client SampleID Composition Color/ Description Asbestos(%) Non-Asbestos Fiber(%) Client: City of Independence 811W.Laurel Independence,KS67301 NonFibrous 005a Layered Gypsum Sand Asbestos Not Present Hair <1 Plaster Gray 006 113400 Layered CaCO3 Gypsum Paint Asbestos Not Present NA SkimCoat White 006a Layered Gypsum Sand Asbestos Not Present Hair <1 Plaster Gray 007 118026 Homogeneous Asbestos Not Present 100 Cellulose Insulation Gray 008 119024 Layered CaCO3 Foam Paint 4 Chrysotile Asbestos Present NA Wall Texture White 008a Layered Gypsum Asbestos Not Present 10 Cellulose Drywall White DateofReport 6/1/2026 CassieSanborn,LaboratoryAnalyst Unless otherwise noted, upon receipt the condition of the sample was acceptable for analysis. Pace Analytical is a NVLAP accredited Testing PLM laboratory (Lab Code: 101959-0). This report relates only to the specific items tested. NVLAP accreditation applies only to analysis performed utilizing EPA--40CFR AppendixE to SubpartE ofPart763,InterimMethod of the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples; and EPA/600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. This report may not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. This report may not be reproduced except in full, without the written approval of the laboratory. If submitted samples are homogeneous in nature, then subsamples of the components will be analyzed separately. Samples determined to contain asbestos fibers, will have the following acceptable error ranges (1%=0-3%, 5%=1-9%, 10%=5-15%, 20%=10-30%, 50% =40-60%, etc.) as specified per EPA Method 600/R-93/116, Table 2-1.

Description

The City of Independence, Kansas, is soliciting bids for the abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) located at 212 W. Laurel Street. The scope of work includes the removal of all wall and ceiling materials identified as ACM, including associated plaster, sheetrock, lath, coverings, and debris. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of removal, handling, transportation, and disposal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including KDHE requirements. This includes providing all necessary containment systems, negative air machines, air monitoring, permits, notifications, and documentation. The structure is a 1 1/2 story building with a basement, built in 1910, with a calculated area of 1,386 sq ft and living area of 845 sq ft. Bidders must possess all required licenses and certifications from the State of Kansas and KDHE for asbestos abatement. A site walk-through can be arranged by contacting David Cowan. The work shall commence within fifteen (15) days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within five (5) days. The contractor shall provide proof of General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage, naming the City as an additional insured, and Workers' Compensation Insurance.