Asbestos abatement flooring, mastic, piping and caulking, including containment cost

The BBOE requires the removal and/or containment of asbestos at certain schools within the City from time to time. The BBOE released an Invitation to Bid for asbestos abatement of flooring, mastic, piping and caulking plus containment costs for qualified and experienced firms to provide task-based services on an on-call as needed basis.

The Bridgeport Board of Education seeks bids for Asbestos abatement flooring, mastic, piping and caulking, including containment cost.

The general scope of the Services contemplated to be performed by the Contractor under this Agreement (the "Scope of Services") are outlined in the Bid Solicitation, as supplemented on a project-by-project basis as set forth herein.

The Parties agree that the Contractor shall be available to perform the Services on an "on-call" or "as needed" basis throughout the Term of this Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions and for the consideration set forth herein.

The BBOE shall issue a Task Order for each Project. The Contractor shall thereafter submit a signed Proposal/Quote for the work with a statement of the Work to be performed. [...] All asbestos abatement work shall be completed according to all local, state and federal regulations, including but not limited to: Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools Regulations CGS Sections 19a-329 through 19a-334, EPA 40 CFR Parts 61 and 763, Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools, Subpart E, Sections 763.80 through 763.99 (AHERA REGS), C.G.S. 19a-14, 19a-17, 19a-332a-333, 20-435-20-442 and all other applicable statutes and regulations

No travel time, mileage, or transportation-related charges shall be billable under this Agreement.

The Contractor shall dispose of manifested waste disposal at an approved landfill, with proper labeling, sealing, and transport documentation. Contractor shall be responsible for all waste handling costs and compliance

**Submission:** Electronic submissions will be received through City's e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bridgeportct. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup.

**Contract term:** This Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue for a period of ___________________ (___) year(s) therefrom (the "Initial Term"). The BBOE shall have the option to extend the Agreement for up to _______________ (__) additional year(s) ("Extension Period") on the same terms and conditions as the Initial Term by providing written notice thereof.

This Agreement is awarded on a single-vendor basis; during the Term, the BBOE intends to issue Task Orders, at its discretion, subject to the terms herein.

**Payment:** The BBOE shall make payment within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the invoice and confirmation of its accuracy.

**Insurance:** The Contractor agrees to obtain at its own cost and expense all insurance required by the Insurance Rider. Required coverages include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (**$1,000,000** per occurrence, **$2,000,000** annual aggregate), Automobile Liability (**$2,000,000**), Umbrella/Excess Liability (**$5,000,000**), and Environmental/Pollution Liability (**$1,000,000**).