NIGP 96897: Wrecking and Removal Services

NIGP 96897 Wrecking and Removal Services, Item code, encompasses demolition, debris removal, tank disassembly, and site restoration work that state and local governments solicit when managing building demolition, hazardous structure removal, and environmental remediation. Recent state and local opportunities show cities, counties, and special-purpose districts actively procuring complete structure demolition including asbestos abatement and site cleanup, debris removal and staging services under multi-year contracts, elevated storage tank removal with lead-paint remediation, and specialized wrecking operations at operational facilities. Issuing bodies span municipal governments (City of DeBary, City of Ocala, City of Union City, City of Jackson), county departments (Henry County, Forsyth County, DeKalb County, Clayton County), school districts (Pinellas County School District), and water authorities (Clayton County Water Authority). Clayton County, Georgia appears as a repeat buyer, soliciting both annual debris removal contracts and specialized tank removal work. Insurance requirements are consistent across solicitations: Commercial General Liability at $1 million per occurrence (often $2 million aggregate), Commercial Automotive Liability, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and increasingly, Contractor Pollution Liability for hazardous material handling. Contractors must typically hold three years of relevant demolition or debris removal experience and comply with OSHA, EPA, and state environmental regulations, particularly for asbestos abatement and lead-paint handling.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. In Florida, the City of DeBary solicited irrigation system replacement at Rob Sullivan Park (Bid 03-15, due April 10, 2015), and the City of Ocala issued two demolition RFQs for residential structures at 1224 SW 2nd Street (RFQ GRM/260189, due November 20, 2025) and 1744 NW 4th Street (RFQ GRM/260186, due November 20, 2025), both requiring 60-day completion timelines and lump-sum pricing. Georgia has seen sustained procurement: Henry County solicited demolition of a residential property at 215 Turner Street, McDonough (RFQ #0-27, due August 28, 2026), with local-vendor preference of 5 percent when bids fall within five percent of the low out-of-county bid; Clayton County Water Authority issued RFP 2026-PME-06 for removal of two elevated storage tanks at Grant Road and Barnett Road locations (due July 24, 2026), requiring lead-paint remediation and crane-assisted disassembly; and Clayton County issued RFP #26-64 for multi-year debris removal services (due June 4, 2026) with 135 line items across emergency clearing, tree operations, and personnel. Michigan solicitations from Jackson and Huntington Woods emphasize CDBG-funded demolition with extensive sidewalk, curb, and greening components alongside asbestos abatement. Most demolition work operates under 60–120 day completion windows with liquidated damages of $100 to $1,000 per day for delays.