(1) A public entity shall not enter into an asbestos abatement project with an asbestos abatement contractor, or a general contractor that contracts with an asbestos abatement contractor, for the abatement of asbestos unless the asbestos abatement contractor seeking to bid on the asbestos abatement project, before entering into a contract with the public entity, files an affidavit describing any criminal convictions relating to compliance with environmental laws or regulations and any violation notices of environmental laws or regulations, or whether it has been subject to an administrative order or consent judgment within the immediately preceding 5 years. If the asbestos abatement contractor has a criminal conviction related to compliance with environmental regulations as disclosed by the asbestos abatement contractor, the public entity shall not enter into a contract for an asbestos abatement project with that asbestos abatement contractor.

    (2) If an asbestos abatement contractor enters into a contract with a public entity for an asbestos abatement project, the asbestos abatement contractor shall not enter into a contract with another asbestos abatement contractor unless that asbestos abatement contractor files an affidavit as described in subsection (1).