Asbestos abatement and renovation of a multi-residential development in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development; and for asbestos abatement for a multi-residential development.

This project applies to all eight buildings within the development. 23 units are included in the base scope. Within the units identified, the finish floor is to be replaced. In the process of replacing the finish floor, the underlayment will be removed as needed to receive the new flooring and expose any underlying structural deficiencies. The primary cause of these deficiencies have been identified as water and termite damage in certain units. Where damage is most severe, this includes replacement of the subfloor planking and sistering of the joists which have been compromised. The objective is to achieve the required flatness and an improved level condition for each floor. Where this cannot be achieved by replacement of the underlayment alone, cementitious self-leveling underlayment will be required. Scope includes limited wall finishing where framing was exposed during the structural investigation. Some timber beams accessible through the crawlspaces have been identified to receive epoxy repair for checking. Wood blocking under an interior door jamb is included to mitigate defects in the original construction. Scope includes abatement of any 9"x9" asphalt tiles containing asbestos. Set-asides: 3% DVBE. General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the FITCHBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000. General bidders must agree to contract with minority, women and veteran-owned business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). The participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 15.3% MBE, 6.9% WBE and 3% VBE for all state and state-assisted construction projects over $150,000. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC (Chad. Howard@mass.gov) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 06/02/2026 at 1:00PM EDT