Request for Proposal (RFP)
RFP 26-0010
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SERVICE
To all interested Parties:
Notice is hereby given that the Hendry County School Board, LaBelle Florida is seeking proposals
from qualified contractors to submit proposals for asbestos abatement this proposal shall cover labor,
materials, personal air monitoring, fees, and licenses, as well as the safe removal and disposal of the
asbestos containing materials
The awarded contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation
necessary to perform the safe removal and disposal of all materials containing asbestos.
This document is intended to provide specific information regarding the solicitation. Information specific to
this solicitation can be provided by Mr. Tony Busin at busina@hendry-schools.net.
Event Details
RFP Issue Date: Tuesday, March 17,2025.
RPF Questions Due: Monday, March 23, 2026
RFP Mandatory Walkthrough: March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m 475 E.
Osceola Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440
Response to Questions: March 27, 2026
Bids Due: Tuesday March 31, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. EST.
Public Bid Opening on Wednesday April 1st at 10:00 a.m. EST at
the Purchasing Dept. 111 Curry Street, LaBelle, FL 33935.
Committee evaluation Meeting: Wednesday Wednesday April 1,
2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST at the Purchasing Dept. 111 Curry Street,
LaBelle, FL 33935.
Intention to award to be approved by Board: April 21, 2026 at
District Board Meeting
Final Award Posting: April 22, 2026
To confirm attendance, please email Mr. Anthony
Busin at busina@hendry-schools.net.
Questions
Attachments
Line Items
Response Submission
Questions shall be addressed to Mr. Tony Busin, Director of
Operations at busina@hendry-schools.net, and Mrs.Brandynn
Arrieta, Procurement Specialist at arrietab@hendry-schools.net
Vendor(s) must read all attachments and return applicable documents
with their submittal.
Vendors(s) will provide pricing, discounts and any other information
requested.
Vendors are required to submit the following documents, complete in
their entirety.
1. Company name and length of time in business.
2. Company location and the ability to service the Hendry County
area.
3. Business Licensure with the State of Florida (can provide copy of
Sunbiz web page)
4. Minimum of three (3) client references.
5. Completed and signed Proposal Submittal Form.
6. Completed and signed Detailed Price Proposal Form.
7. Addenda(s) signed and dated if issued.
8. Proof of completed Level II background screening in accordance
with FDLE/DOE standards.
9. Insurance Requirements Form (attachment A)
10. Debarment Form (attachment B)
11. Drug Free Workplace Form (attachment C)
12. Public Entities Crime Form (attachment D)
13. Scrutinized Company Certification (attachment E)
14. Foreign Country of Concern Attestation, Attachment F.
15. Vendor Affidavit Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and
Service, Attachment G
Response
Instructions
Vendors shall submit three (3) sealed hard copies of their proposals
and one electronic copy on USB flash drive via mail to:
Hendry County School District
Finance Department
Attn: Purchasing Department – Brandynn Arrieta
111 Curry Street
LaBelle, Florida 33935
It is the responsibility of the vendor(s) to ensure all information is reviewed and completed prior to submitting
a Bid.
VENDOR REGISTRATION: All Vendors are required to submit a vendor application and a current W-9
upon award of this bid. The HCSD vendor application can be obtained via the following link and submitted to
procurement@hendry-schools.net upon completion:
https://www.hendry-schools.org/departments/finance/purchasing-dept/vendor-application
New E-Verify requirements
A. As of January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, Firms shall register with and use
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of
all employees hired during the term of this Agreement and must, upon request, provide evidence of
compliance with this provision.
B. Subcontractors
1. As of January 1, 2021, Firms shall also require all subcontractors performing work under this
Agreement to use the E-Verify system for any employees they may hire during the term of this
Agreement.
2. Subcontractors shall provide firm with an affidavit stating the subcontractor does not employ, contract
with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien, as stated in Section 448.095, Florida Statutes.
3. Firms shall provide a copy of such affidavit to the School Board upon receipt and shall maintain a
copy for the duration of the Agreement.
Failure to comply with this provision is a material breach of the Agreement and the School Board may choose to
terminate this Agreement at its sole discretion. Firm may be liable for all costs associated with the School Board
securing the same Services, inclusive, but not limited to, higher costs for the same services.
C. It is the responsibility of the vendor to insure compliance with E-Verify requirements (as applicable).
To enroll in E-Verify, employers should visit the E-Verify website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify and
follow the instructions. The employer must retain the I-9 forms for inspection.
Davis-Bacon Act, as Amended (40 U.S.C. 276a to A-7):
Vendor, certifies that it is, and will continue for the term of this contract, to be in compliance with the
Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 CFR Pat 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally
Financed and Assisted Construction”). In accordance with the statute, the Vendor is herein required to
pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage
determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, Vendor agrees to pay wages not less than
once a week. The Vendor must provide a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by
the Secretary of Labor in each solicitation. Vendor acknowledges that the decision to award this
contract or subcontract is conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination which the Vendor
accepts. The Vendor agrees to report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding
agency and to notify the District concurrently. The Vendor certifies that it is, and will continue to be,
for the term of this contract in full compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C.
3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Vendors and
Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from
the United States”). The Act provides that each Vendor or sub recipient must be prohibited from
inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work,
to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity
must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333)
Vendor, certifies that it is, and will continue for the term of the contract, be in compliance with 40 U.S.C
3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C.
3702 of the Act, each Vendor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic or laborer on
the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in access of the standard work week is permissible
provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and half times the basic rate of pay
for all hours worked in access of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are
applicable to constructions work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in
surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These
requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the
open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence.
Health and Safety Standards in Building Trades and Construction Industry (40 U.S.C. 3704).
No laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under work conditions which are
unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous.
The following instructions have been developed specifically for this RFP and may or may not be
the same as previous or future solicitations for this type of service or commodity. This document,
and any Addenda issued, will serve as the contract between the District (hereafter “District”,
“Owner”, or “Board”) and the awarded vendor (hereafter “Bidder”, “Contractor”, or “Vendor”).
No separate document will be negotiated or executed. The District reserves the right to deem
conditional bids (i.e., counter-bids on specific terms and conditions) nonresponsive; any such
bids will not be considered.
Scope of Work
I. Purpose
The Hendry County School District (HCSD) is interested in soliciting competitive sealed
Bids by qualified developers with sufficient experience and capacity to furnish all
equipment, labor, tools and materials necessary for servicing Asbestos abatement at (475
E. Osceola Ave, Clewiston Fl 33440)
III.
Scope of Goods and/or Services
This specification established the minimum requirements for this solicitation, listed and
described in the body of these specifications, to be used as noted by the School Board.
The intent of this bid is to secure firm fixed pricing for the removal of asbestos
materials detailed below:
- 9"x9" VFT and black mastic on wood sub-floor, approx. 3,900 SF.
- Window caulking around 58 windows, approx. 1,249 SF.
- 1 mobilization.
NOTICE: A mandatory walkthrough of the building located at 475 E. Osceola
Ave., Clewiston, FL 33440 will be held on March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. This
walkthrough must be completed prior to the submission of proposals.
To confirm attendance, please email Mr. Anthony Busin at busina@hendry-
schools.net.
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.