The Library is scheduled to move into its new building in December 2013.  Upon completion of the move, the current building will be demolished to make space for the new parking garden.  However, building material containing asbestos must be removed from the building before it can be demolished. 

An Invitation for Bid for pre-demolition asbestos abatement was advertised in the Billings Times on October 10 and October 17, 2013, as well as on the City's website. Bids were opened on October 29, 2013, and the City received  four bids. Safetech, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid.    

The Council may:

• Award the pre-demolition asbestos abatement contract to Safetech, Inc. in the amount of $79,500.00; or
• Reject all bids, which would put the project behind schedule, resulting in additional expense.

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the low bid for the pre-demolition asbestos abatement from Safetech, Inc. in the amount of $79,500.00.