# Worcester Worcester #8867-W7

Asbestos Abatement and Decontamination at Millbury Head Start

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** December 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 8867-W7
**NAICS:** 562910

The City of Worcester is seeking a licensed contractor to abate asbestos and clean Millbury Head Start for Worcester Public Schools.
- **Government buyer:** City of Worcester, Worcester Public Schools; the City Purchasing Division is handling the solicitation.
- **Project location:** Millbury Head Start, Worcester, Massachusetts.
- **Scope and quantities:** Decontamination cleaning throughout 21,600 square feet; removal of 225 linear feet of asbestos-containing gymnasium pipe and fitting insulation; and packaging and removal of 15 cubic yards of asbestos-contaminated dumpster debris. Work also includes containment, negative-air filtration, wet cleaning and HEPA vacuuming, regulated disposal, and clearance testing.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product OEMs or abatement contractors are named. **ATLAS Technical Consultants LLC** is identified as the project designer/consultant, not the abatement contractor. Worcester Public Schools staff will reinsulate the pipe after abatement.
- **Key requirements:** Use trained, properly licensed personnel and comply with applicable asbestos rules. Document discarded items with the room, item description, and a photo taken before disposal. Work is to be coordinated while the school is closed, and the facility must be operational when work is complete.
- **Period and value:** Work is expected to start after contract approval and be completed during 2026. The estimated project cost is $100,000; no option periods or fixed duration are specified.

### Description

The City of Worcester is seeking a contractor to perform asbestos abatement and remediation at Millbury Head Start, located at 389 Millbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Work includes removing remaining asbestos-containing pipe insulation in the gymnasium, decontamination cleaning throughout the building and dumpster, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. The contractor must provide labor, materials, equipment, and supervision and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The building must be operational by December 31, 2026; bids are due December 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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