# Cambridge OpenGov #COC-RWR-FY26-31100A

Asbestos abatement for approximately 41 classroom sinks at the former Kennedy-Longfellow School

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** COC-RWR-FY26-31100A
**NAICS:** 562910

The City of Cambridge is seeking a qualified contractor to remove asbestos-containing undercoatings from classroom sinks at the former Kennedy-Longfellow School.
- **Government buyer:** City of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Capital Buildings Projects, with procurement handled by the Purchasing Department / Purchasing Agent.
- **Scope and quantity:** Remove and dispose of approximately 41 classroom sinks, including attached faucets. Plumbing will be disconnected and capped before the contractor begins and is outside the scope.
- **Work requirements:** Use regulated mini-enclosures with negative pressure and required engineering controls; perform inspections, waste handling, and final clearance air sampling under the project Asbestos Work Plan and applicable regulations. The school will be unoccupied during the work.
- **Qualifications and other requirements:** Licensed asbestos personnel and required credentials; at least three references for similar completed work; OSHA-approved construction safety and health training of at least 10 hours for employees; prevailing wages; and a 50% payment bond for contracts exceeding $25,000.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs or abatement contractor vendors are identified. Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. is named as the preparer of the referenced Asbestos Work Plan and plans.
- **Estimated value and performance:** Estimated project value is $35,000. Work is expected to take about eight shifts, including clearances, and must be completed within two months of Notice to Proceed; the City may extend the contract.

### Description

The City of Cambridge seeks bids to remove approximately 41 classroom sinks with asbestos-containing undercoatings at the former Kennedy-Longfellow School, 158 Spring Street. Work includes setting up regulated mini-enclosures, maintaining required engineering controls, and conducting abatement according to the project Asbestos Work Plan and applicable federal and state regulations. Sink plumbing disconnections and capping will be completed before contractor mobilization and are not part of the abatement scope. The estimated project value is $35,000; a 50% payment bond is required if the contract amount exceeds $25,000.

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