University of Minnesota Ionwave #02-401-23-2181A Addendum 1

Asbestos Air Monitoring and Inspection Services for Magrath Library Abatement

The University of Minnesota is seeking asbestos air-monitoring support for the St. Paul Campus Center abatement project at Magrath Library. - Buyer: University of Minnesota, Facilities Management Hazardous Materials Program; West Bank Office Building Purchasing Services. Related materials also identify Capital Project Management and Dave Klaustermeier. - Requested services: Up to 640 hours of air monitoring and on-site analysis over as many as 16 weeks, plus a separate weekly expense rate and total-project pricing. - Monitoring scope: Collect and analyze indoor air samples; monitor HEPA-filtered exhaust discharged indoors and ambient air near non-friable asbestos work; perform on-site phase contrast microscopy (PCM); inspect enclosures and work areas; document contaminated-soil removal; analyze worker exposure samples; collect suspect-material bulk samples; and provide daily logs and final reports. - Key requirements: Include the Minnesota Department of Health air-monitoring permit fee, labor, overhead, insurance, equipment, and supplies in the loaded hourly rate. The contractor must hold a Minnesota asbestos abatement contractor license and AIHA accreditation for asbestos air-sample analysis. Required personnel must meet applicable Minnesota certification and training rules; bulk-sampling personnel must hold current Minnesota asbestos inspector certification. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), if needed, is separately procured. - Related abatement and survey materials: Attachments describe asbestos removal and survey findings at Magrath Library and nearby campus buildings. These include asbestos-containing insulation, ductwork, soil, caulk, window glazing, adhesives, and floor materials. The detailed removal and survey items are captured below as attachment line items; they are supporting project context rather than a separate statement that this air-monitoring solicitation purchases those materials. - Named firms and equipment: Nova Environmental Services, Inc. and Nova Consulting Group, Inc. are referenced, as is a SciAps X-550 XRF analyzer. None is identified as a required brand or designated awardee; SciAps is the only named manufacturer in the supplied materials. - Pricing basis: Provide separate loaded hourly, weekly expense, and total-project prices based on up to 640 straight-time hours and 16 weeks. Expenses may include mileage, lodging, per diem, and small space-heater costs for the on-site office.

Description

The University of Minnesota seeks proposals for asbestos air monitoring services for the St. Paul Campus Center (Magrath Library) abatement project. Work includes collecting and analyzing required indoor air monitoring samples, providing daily logs and reports, inspecting enclosure integrity, documenting contaminated soil removal quantities, analyzing contractor exposure samples, and performing visual inspections and bulk sampling of suspect materials. The selected consultant is expected to provide on-site monitoring and analysis; the RFP estimates that services may be needed for up to 16 weeks. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MBid by October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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