7-RFB 4453 - Demolition of Structure (Editable).pdf

Demolition of Structure

RFB 4453

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SCOPE:

The City of Owensboro (“City”) is seeking a reputable contractor to demolish one structure. The successful bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals required to demolish, remove, and dispose of the structure and debris from the property in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements. This shall include, but not be limited to removal of the building structure, all applicable concrete, foundations, basements, and associated plumbing, piping, mechanical and electrical components, surrounding deck and concrete slabs, abandoned utilities, garages or sheds, and backfilling, etc. In addition to backfilling, pricing should also include proper compaction of the structure footprint according to the specifications contained within this bid. Driveway aprons and public sidewalks shall be protected and remain undisturbed.

VENDOR REGISTRY:

The bid/contract documents and all addenda can be downloaded from the City’s online Bonfire portal at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Once registered, bidders can download all bid/contract documentation.

CONTRACT:

The Award Letter, along with the RFB and awarded vendor’s bid submission (including any negotiations), becomes the Contract between the City and Awarded Vendor. The Contract is contingent upon submission of all applicable contract documentation, including but not limited to, certificate of insurance and business license.

TIME FOR COMPLETION:

All work shall be completed within 60 days from the issuance of a PO from the City. Start date shall be 30 days from issuance of demo permit. Circumstances beyond the contractor's control will be taken into consideration.

GENERAL COMPLIANCE:

Please read these instructions carefully.

“OR EQUAL”: It is not the intention of the specifications contained herewith to eliminate any bidder; however, quoted items must EQUAL or exceed stated specifications. PLEASE NOTE: Any brand name mentioned within this bid document are descriptive, but NOT restrictive, unless otherwise specified. Bids on equivalent items meeting the standards of quality indicated will be considered, providing the bid clearly describes the article offered and indicates how it differs from the referenced brands. Descriptive literature or manufacturer’s specifications, plus any supplemental information necessary for comparison purposes should be submitted with the bid, or the bid on that item may be rejected. Reference to literature submitted with a previous bid or on file with the City’s Purchasing Department will not satisfy this requirement. The burden is on the bidder to demonstrate the item bid is equivalent to the item specified in this RFB.

ALTERNATE BIDS: Separate pricing options for different scopes of work outside the base bid scope must be approved by the City at least 7 days before bid opening to be considered.

BIDDER’S EXCEPTIONS: Any deviation from the specification or where submitted literature does not fully support meeting the specification(s), must be clearly cited on the attached page labeled “Exceptions to Bid Specifications.” No deviation below “minimum” specifications will be accepted.

BID SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted through the online Bonfire Portal at:

https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Submissions by other methods will not be accepted. Minimum system https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com/

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requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox. (Javascript and browser cookies must be enabled.)

Contractors should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions. Contractors can also visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us.

Submission materials should be prepared in the file formats listed under Requested Information for this opportunity in the Bonfire Portal. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be accessible to be evaluated.

All submission documentation shall become the property of the City and will not be returned to the bidder, unless an agreement in writing is secured before the bid is submitted to the City.

At the time of bid submission, each bidder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the bid specifications and requirements (including all Addenda, Public Q&A, and Public Notices). The failure or omission of any bidder to examine any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid.

A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.

BID OPENING: All submissions are due prior to the scheduled bid opening as shown on the Bonfire portal.

The bid opening will be held via a Microsoft Teams meeting. Teams link and information can be found in the events section of the Bonfire portal.

METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: Competitive Sealed Bidding (KRS 45A.365) will be the method of procurement for the purchase of the item(s) specified herein.

KENTUCKY OPEN RECORDS LAW: At the time a bid or proposal is submitted to the City, contractors shall identify any information that is submitted as part of the bid that is proprietary or confidential in nature and not subject to release for public inspection. The City will protect any proprietary or confidential information to the extent allowable under the Kentucky Open Records Act.

NEW GOODS, FRESH STOCK: Unless otherwise specifically stated, all Contractors shall provide new commodities, fresh stock, latest model, design or package.

METHOD OF AWARD: This bid will be evaluated on the evaluation criteria established in the bid specifications.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids received, to take exception to these bid specifications, or to waive any informalities, to negotiate all terms and conditions, or to cancel or amend in part, or entirety, this bid. The right is also reserved to award bids based on the best interest and/or most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to consider as a part of the bid evaluation the stated warranty, stated delivery schedule, and payment terms.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.

PRICING: All prices shall be quoted exclusive of any taxes. The City is exempt from Federal excise, transportation and/or Kentucky sales tax. Any items supplied directly to the City from a supplier/manufacturer https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us mailto:Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com

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are exempt from sales tax. Any items purchased by a contractor that will be used in the fulfillment of a contract are not exempt from sales tax.

In case of a discrepancy in the extension of a unit price, the unit price shall govern the total price.

Bidders must provide manufacturer’s product literature if available and appropriate with the bid submission.

Prices quoted shall remain firm and open to acceptance by the City for a minimum period of sixty (60) days after bid opening.

WARRANTY: One year workmanship warranty (minimum) with manufactured material warranty stated.

PAYMENT: The bid must clearly state the payment terms, including prompt payment discounts and payment due dates. Discounts should be figured into the unit price of the quoted item. The City reserves the right to select the most beneficial terms.

Invoices shall be sent to the City’s Accounts Payable Department at accountspayable@owensboro.org.

FAILURE TO PERFORM: Any contractor awarded a contract who fails to fulfill all obligations on this contract may be disqualified from bidding on any City procurement opportunity for a period of up to five (5) years.

Should the contractor fail to perform as indicated herein the City reserves the right to procure the required services elsewhere at its discretion, either temporarily or permanently, and to either suspend or cancel all or part of the contract. Should such action be taken the contractor shall be responsible for all excess costs incurred by the City.

RIGHT OF CITY TO TERMINATE CONTRACT: City may terminate a contract because a contractor fails to perform its contractual duties.

If a contractor is determined to be in default, the City shall notify the contractor in writing and may either 1) terminate the contract immediately or 2) set a date by which the contractor shall cure the identified deficiencies.

The City may proceed with termination if the contractor fails to cure the deficiencies within the specified time.

A default in performance by a contractor for which a contract may be terminated shall include, but not be limited to:

Failure to make delivery within the time specified or according to a delivery schedule fixed by the contract;

Failure to diligently advance the work under a contract for services;

The filing of a bankruptcy petition by or against the contractor;

or Actions that endanger the health, safety or welfare of City or its citizens.

If, during the terms of this Contract, funds are not appropriated for the payment of the City’s obligations hereunder, the City’s rights and obligations herein shall terminate on the last day for which an appropriation has been made.

mailto:accountspayable@owensboro.org

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AT WILL TERMINATION: Notwithstanding the above provisions, the City may terminate this contract at will in accordance with the law upon providing thirty (30) days written notice of that intent. Payment for services received prior to termination shall be made by the City provided those services were completed in a manner acceptable to the City. Payment for those services shall not be unreasonably withheld.

SAFETY: The contractor must perform work in a safe and timely fashion, maintain a clean and safe work environment, follow safety requirements established by OSHA and the City, and may be required to provide safety equipment. If, in the opinion of the City, safety precautions are not in existence, work will cease immediately until corrective action is taken. Work will begin again only when the contractor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that conditions are without risk. The contractor is responsible for any damage to the work area and/or surrounding areas.

BID SECURITY: Cash, Cashier’s Check, must accompany each bid, or a Bid Bond duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surely thereon a surety company approved by the City, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid. Such checks will be returned promptly after the City and the accepted bidder have executed the contract, or if no award has been made, within thirty (30) days after the date of the opening of bids, upon demand of the bidder any time thereafter, as long as he has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid. Please Note: Personal Checks and Business Checks are not allowed.

The successful bidder upon failure or refusal to execute and deliver the contract required within ten

(10) days after receipt of notice of acceptance of bid, shall forfeit to the City the security deposited with his bid as damages for such failure or refusal.

Furthermore, any vendor awarded a contract who fails to fulfill all obligations on this contract may be disqualified from bidding on any City bids for a period of up to five (5) years.

PERFORMANCE BONDS: Not required.

PAYMENT BONDS: Not required.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The successful bidder covenants and agrees to maintain and keep in force during the term of the contract worker’s compensation, property, casualty, and general liability in the following minimum amounts:

Type of Insurance Limits Worker’s Compensation Statutory Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 (per occurrence)/$2,000,000 (aggregate) Commercial Automobile Liability $1,000,000 CSL

On all general and automobile liability policies of insurance, as primary and non-contributory, contractors shall have the City named as an additional insured and shall further require that their liability carrier(s) notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of any change(s) in or cancellations of said insurance policies. A waiver of subrogation shall also be provided for all insurance policies, as allowed by law. A current copy of bidder’s insurance certificate providing proof of insurance as stated above must be on file in the Purchasing Department prior to bid award. Submission of insurance certificate copy may be included with the bid package.

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: The contractor/subcontractor covenants to save, defend, keep harmless, BID OPENS: 2025-12-16 02:00 PM CST and indemnify the City and all of its officers, departments, agencies, agents, and employees from and against all claims, loss, damage, injury, fine, penalties, and costs including court costs and attorney’s fees, charges, liability, and exposure however caused resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the contractor’s/subcontractor’s negligent performance or non-performance of the terms of the contract.

BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS: The contractor must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that it has adequate equipment, personnel, experience and understanding of the specifications to perform service under the contract.

No contract will be awarded to any bidder who, in the opinion of the City, is not qualified to perform satisfactorily due, but not limited, to the following:

A previously unfavorable performance Reputation or lack of experience Organizational stability Insufficient Equipment Insufficient Personnel to conduct and complete the services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

The City may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Successful bidder must comply with the City Occupational License Fees ordinance, and any other ordinances which may apply to any particular bid package.

BUSINESS LICENSE: Awarded contractor must obtain a business license from the City.

1. Resident contractor must have a valid City business license.

2. Non-resident contractor providing services, delivering products via a private carrier (as defined below), or delivering products via contractor’s employees must have a valid City business license.

Non-resident contractor does not have to obtain a business license if the contractor spends less than twelve (12) hours or twelve (12) visits per year for the purpose of reporting, delivering and receiving instructions.

Non-resident contractor does not have to obtain a business license if the contractor acquires merchandise by using the Kentucky Master Agreement (unless the Master Agreement requires local licensing).

Resident: An individual, co-partnership, association, corporation or other entity domiciled or having a business situs within the corporate limits of the city.

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Nonresident: An individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary, association or other entity domiciled outside the corporate limits of the city.

The business license application and applicable fees can be found under the “Occupational/Net Profit License Fee Forms” at the following link: https://www. owensboro.org/departments/finance . The contractor has 10 business days from the date on the award letter to submit the application and applicable $75 fee.

SUBCONTRACTORS: Any subcontractors who may be employed by the prime contractor to fulfill the terms of the contract must be listed on the page entitled “Subcontractors Registry Page” located in the Bonfire portal.

Subcontractors must adhere to the same requirements as the prime contractors.

Subcontractor means anyone and/or any company that would perform work under/on behalf of the awarded contractor that is not a W-2 employee for the awarded contractor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATUTES: The City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City is also committed to employing only United States citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. The City complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Therefore, the successful bidder must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that he also conforms to all Federal, state, and local equal opportunity statutes. Further, the contractor will reimburse the City for any damages incurred due to any violation of the above-mentioned statutes by the contractor while under contract to the City.

ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS: No interpretation of the meaning of the plans, specifications or other bid documents will be made to any bidder orally.

Any communication related to solicitations, including the posting of Addenda, will be available at https://owensboro.bonfirehub.com. Any questions can be asked through the available “Ask A Question” button within the solicitation in the Bonfire portal. Contractors must be registered and logged in to ask questions and should contact the Bonfire Support team at Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com, if they have any issues.

To be given consideration, questions/clarification requests must be received 7 days before the bid due date.

The “question due date” is also displayed on the Bonfire portal. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his/her bid as submitted. All addenda so issued, or answer(s) posted through the Bonfire portal shall become part of the contract documents.

SECURITY CLAUSE: In accordance with KRS 61.932, any party that contracts with the City and has access to, possesses, or maintains “personal information,” as a part of that contract, shall implement, maintain, and update security and breach investigation procedures and practices that are appropriate to the nature of the information disclosed. Such procedures and practices shall be designed to protect the personal information from unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, manipulation, or destruction and shall be at least as stringent as the security and breach investigation procedures and practices established by the Kentucky Department for Local Government in Protection of Personal Information, Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Governmental Units, Fall 2014 edition.

A Contractor that is provided access to personal information by the City, or that collects and maintains personal information on behalf of the City as a part of this contract shall notify the City in the most expedient time possible mailto:Support.Bonfire@eunasolutions.com https://www.owensboro.org/departments/finance

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and without unreasonable delay but within seventy-two (72) hours of determination of a security breach relating to the personal information in the possession of the Contractor. The notice to the City shall include all information the Contractor has with regard to the security breach at the time of notification. The cost of the notification and investigation of a security breach required by KRS 61.933 shall be borne by the Contractor.

The term "personal information" means an individual's first name or first initial and last name; personal mark; or unique biometric or genetic print or image, in combination with one (1) or more of the following data elements:

(a) An account number, credit card number, or debit card number that, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password, would permit access to an account;

(b) A Social Security number;

(c) A taxpayer identification number that incorporates a Social Security number;

(d) A driver's license number, state identification card number, or other individual identification number issued by any agency;

(e) A passport number or other identification number issued by the United States government; or

(f) Individually identifiable health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. sec. 160.103 except for education records covered by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended, 20 U.S.C. sec.

1232g.

**A copy of the Protection of Personal Information Security and Incident Investigation Procedures and Practices for Local Government Units can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2J9Cmwr t .

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: All bidders are responsible for complying with the following KRS 45A.455:

“Conflicts of Interest - Gratuities and Kickbacks - Use of Confidential Information.”

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any employee with procurement authority to participate directly in any proceeding or application; request for ruling or other determination; claim or controversy; or other matter pertaining to any contract or subcontract, and any solicitation or proposal therefore, in which to his knowledge:

He, or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest therein; or a business or organization in which he or any member of his immediate family has a financial interest as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or employee, is a party; or any other person, business, or organization with whom he or any member of his immediate family is negotiating or has an arrangement concerning prospective employment is a party. Direct or indirect participation shall include but not be limited to involvement through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or any other advisory capacity.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any employee or former employee, or for any employee or former employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment, in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling or other determination, claim or controversy, or other matter, pertaining to any contract or subcontract and any solicitation or proposal therefor.

It is a breach of ethical standards for any payment, gratuity, or offer of employment to be made by or on behalf of a subcontractor under a contract to the prime contractor or higher tier subcontractor or any person associated therewith, as an inducement for the award of a subcontract or order.

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The prohibition against conflicts of interest and gratuities and kickbacks shall be conspicuously set forth in every local public agency’s written contract and solicitation, therefor.

It shall be a breach of ethical standards for any public employee or former employee knowingly to use confidential information for his actual or anticipated personal gain, or the actual or anticipated personal gain of any other person.

For further information on the conflict-of-interest statutes, see the “Recovery of Value of Anything Transferred or Received in Breach of Ethical Standards” at KRS 45A.460, and “Definitions for Terms Used in KRS 45A.445 to 45A.460” at KRS 45A.445.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Proposed Schedule: The successful bidder will provide the City a schedule indicating proposed methods and sequence of operations for demolition work for review prior to commencement of work. Include coordination for shut-off, capping, and discontinuation of utility services as required, together with details for dust and noise control protection.

Condition of Structures: The City assumes no responsibility for actual condition of structures to be demolished. Conditions existing at time of commencement of contract will be maintained by the City insofar as practicable.

Permits: The contractor shall procure all permits, licenses, and certificates, or any such approvals of plans or specifications as may be required by Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, for the proper execution and completion of the work under this agreement. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a demo disconnect permit from RWRA. RWRA permit number must be obtained prior to obtaining a demolition permit from the Public Works Department. The contractor shall verify that utilities are disconnected and sealed before starting demolition operations. The contractor shall locate any underground utilities (such as gas, water, sanitary sewers and etc.) cut and plug the utility according to the individual utility company’s requirements. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to contact each utility company to determine what those requirements may be. The contractor shall be responsible for the protection and preservation of all municipal and public utilities traversing the project site, the protection of manholes and manhole covers, valve boxes, and other devices serving buildings in the area and shall pay all costs of repair in the event of damage caused by his work.

Salvaged Materials: Items of salvable value to contractor may be removed from structure as work progresses. Transport salvaged items from site as they are removed. Storage or sale of removed items will not be permitted on site.

Explosives: Use of explosives will not be permitted.

Traffic: Conduct demolition operations and removal of debris to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other occupied or used facilities without permission from authorities having jurisdiction. Provide alternate routes per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) around closed or obstructed traffic ways, if required by governing regulations. Sidewalks adjacent to demolition area

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shall be closed.

The contractor shall observe and obey all local and state laws, ordinances, regulations, and permits in relation to the obstruction of a street, keeping passageways open and protecting pedestrians. All traffic control and traffic control devices shall be incidental to the lump sum bid item for demolition of the appropriate structure.

Clean adjacent improvements including walks and streets of all dust, dirt and debris caused by demolition operations, as directed by governing authorities. Return adjacent areas to condition existing prior to the start of work.

The contractor will be held responsible for any damages as consequence of the contractor’s failure to protect the public from injury, and the same may be deducted from any payments that are due, or may become due, to the contractor under this contract.

Protections: Ensure safe passage of persons around area of demolition. Conduct operations to prevent damage to adjacent buildings, structures and other facilities and injury to persons.

Where hazardous conditions are created incident to the contract operations, the contractor, at his expense shall furnish, erect and maintain temporary covered passageways or barricades to protect and safeguard the public, as required by authorities having jurisdiction. An adequate barrier system, approved by the City, must be provided around demolition site to keep out unauthorized personnel.

The Contractor is responsible to sign and barricade the work site according to the latest Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All barricades shall display the name of the contractor or utility company, the telephone number of the responsible to call in the case of emergency or should problems arise when work is not in progress on the site. If City crews are called out to maintain barricades, flashers, or warning lights the contractor/permittee will be billedfor the services.

Provide interior and exterior shoring, bracing or support to prevent premature movement, settlement, or collapse of structures to be demolished and adjacent facilities to remain.

Damages: Should adjacent property be damaged in any manner, Contractor shall immediately contact:

Kevin Collignon, City Engineer (270) 687-8646 Brent Kelley, The City’s Risk Manager (270) 687-8544 The appropriate insurance carrier

Promptly repair damages caused to adjacent facilities, property, streets, and sidewalks by demolition operations as directed by the City and at no cost to the City.

Utility Services: Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition operations. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction. Provide a minimum of 48-hour notice to the City and receive written notice to proceed before interrupting any utility. Provide temporary services during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to governing authorities.

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Disconnection of Utility Services: Do not start demolition work until utility disconnections have been completed and verified in writing. Contractor shall be responsible to obtain demo disconnect permit from RWRA. RWRA permit number must be obtained prior to obtaining a demolition permit from Joe Sublett, Property Maintenance Inspector, at the City of Owensboro Public Works Department. Demolish/completely remove from site existing underground or above ground utilities.

The contractor shall locate any underground utilities (such as gas, water, sanitary sewers and etc.) cut and plug the utility according to the individual utility company’s requirements. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to contact each utility company to determine what those requirements may be.

The contractor is advised that he can call 1-800-752-6007 toll free a minimum of two days and no more than ten (10) business days prior to excavation for the information on the location of existing underground utilities which subscribe to the before-U-Dig (BUD) service. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate excavation with all utility owners, including those who do not subscribe to BUD. The City will shut off utilities serving structures. Contractor shall verify that utilities are disconnected and sealed before starting demolition operations.

Should uncharted or incorrectly charted piping or other utilities be encountered during excavation, consult utility owner immediately for directions.

Environmental Controls: Any suspected soil contamination encountered on demolition site shall be reported to the City immediately by calling Joe Sublett at 270-316-3310, furthermore removal of soil from suspect area shall cease until such time as approval is granted from The Kentucky Division of Waste Management.

Use water sprinkling, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods as necessary to limit the amount of dust and dirt rising and scattering in the air, to the lowest level of air pollution practical for the condition of work. Do not use excessive water where it may create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as pollution, ice, or flooding.

Hydrant meter and hose connection or alternate water supply shall be provided by the City to facilitate proper dust control during demolition.

Refrigerants: Proper removal and disposal of all refrigerants from building air conditioning units prior to demolition shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Building Demolition: Demolish building completely and remove from site. Use such methods as required to complete work within limitations of governing regulations.

Proceed with demolition in systematic manner; demolish concrete and masonry in small sections. No materials shall be dropped to any point lying outside the exterior walls of the structure unless the area is effectively protected. Provide services for effective air and water pollution controls as required by local authorities having jurisdiction. More information about this can be obtained by phoning (270) 687-7304.

Refer to the Division for Air Quality regulations (401 KAR 58:025, 401 KAR 63:010, and 401 KAR 58:040) for further requirements. Use water sprinkling, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods as necessary to limit the amount of dust and dirt rising and scattering in the air, to the lowest level of air pollution practical for the condition of work. All rubbish and debris shall be kept thoroughly wetted to prevent dust and dirt from rising or spreading. Comply with governing regulations. Do not use excessive amounts of water as it may create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as pollution, ice, or flooding. Clean adjacent

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improvements including walks and streets of all dust, dirt and debris caused by demolition operations, as directed by governing authorities.

All concrete shall be removed from the site. Break up and remove concrete slabs-on-grade, unless otherwise shown to remain. Contractor shall break up and remove all driveway pavements, all parking area pavements, and other pavements not indicated to remain in place but encountered on the sites.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and preservation of all municipal and public utilities traversing the project site, the protection of manholes and manhole covers, valve boxes, and other devices serving buildings in the area and shall pay all costs of repair in the event of damage caused by his work.

Upon completion of all demolition work, the contractor shall repair any streets, sidewalks, or other features scheduled to remain, which have been damaged due to this demolition, to a condition equal to or better than their pre-existing conditions and per the Public Improvement Specifications. Materials used for repair shall be of like kind and of the thickness, width, length, etc. as the original, except that asphalt may be used to replace concrete only if so ordered by the City and/or the local authorities. Return adjacent areas to condition existing prior to the start of work. The contractor shall not remove barricades until approval to do so is granted by the City.

Filling Voids: All below grade areas and voids resulting from the demolition of structures shall be completely filled and properly compacted. Maintain strict compliance with applicable requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction.

Work under this section shall include all labor, equipment, materials, hand tools and incidentals to place the fill in the basement areas according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) Standard Specifications.

No frozen material, stumps, logs, roots or other perishable material shall be placed in any embankment.

Stone or masonry fragments greater than four (4) inches in any dimension shall be removed from the top foot of embankment material or subgrade material.

Fill shall be formed by uniformly distributing in successive horizontal layers not to exceed twelve (12) inches in thickness; loose depth; to the full width of the void being filled. Each layer of the fill shall be thoroughly compacted to a minimum 98% of maximum density per ASTM D-698 (Std. Proctor). In accordance with Section 207.03 of the current KTC Standard Specifications, the moisture content of the fill shall not vary from the optimum moisture content as determined by KM64-511 (Std. Proctor) by more than +2 percent or less than –2 percent. This moisture content shall have equal weight with the density requirement when determining the acceptability of fill.

Excavation and fill placement shall be performed in a manner to provide positive drainage and in order to maintain a well-drained site. Daily work areas shall be graded to drain and when directed by the Engineer shall include temporary drains, swales, or diversions installed at the Contractor’s expense for protection of the site and/or adjacent areas. All rubbish and debris shall be kept thoroughly wetted to prevent dust and dirt from rising or spreading.

Final grading, shaping and finishing shall be to a uniform line and grade to a tolerance on 0.20 foot. The final graded site shall be free of ponding or settlement areas. The site shall be filled, leveled, and final graded as many times as necessary to provide a uniform, well drained area at no additional compensation to the Contractor. Upon completion of all demolition work, the contractor shall repair any streets, sidewalks, or other features scheduled to remain, which have been damaged due to this demolition, to a condition equal to

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or better than their pre-existing conditions and per the Public Improvement Specifications. Materials used for repair shall be of like kind and of the thickness, width, length, etc. as the original, except that asphalt may be used to replace concrete only if so ordered by the local authorities. After fill placement and compaction, grade surface to meet adjacent contours and to provide flow to surface drainage structures.

Testing and Inspection Service: The cost of soil sampling, standard proctor analysis and certifications shall be provided by the City. Sufficient samples of fill material shall be submitted by contractor for testing a minimum of 5 (five) working days prior to beginning backfill operations.

Density testing shall be provided by the City at frequencies equivalent to not less than one test per building site per each 1 (one) foot of fill height. In the event of continued satisfactory embankment placement, procedures and satisfactory density tests results, the number of compaction tests may be reduced at the option of the City Engineer.

Erosion Control: The Contractor shall be responsible for developing and implementing all erosion control measures necessary to prevent materials from leaving the work site. Sediment barriers must be placed downhill from areas of disturbance and bare soil. Implementation of erosion control bags, silt fence, rock run-out, mulching, temporary and permanent seeding, etc. in accordance with Chapters 11 & 14 of the Owensboro Public Improvements Specifications.

Seeding of Disturbed Areas: The Contractor shall apply seed, lime and fertilizer to all disturbed areas in accordance with the “Public Improvement Specifications” Chapter 10, titled “Site Restoration/Seeding and Sodding." Retainage of $500.00 will be held by The City of Owensboro until such time as bare soil is no longer an issue and all sediment barriers have been removed by the contractor . The cost for seeding of disturbed areas shall be incidental to the lump sum bid for demolition of each site.

Disposal of Demolished Materials: The Kentucky Department of Natural Resources requires that all demolition waste be disposed of in a permitted disposal site. The Demolition Contractor must provide certification (form provided) to the City of Owensboro of meeting this requirement. All building materials, with the exception of metal, stone and masonry products, shall go to the Sanitary Landfill. The scale operator at the landfill must be notified of the possibility of lead paint. Remove daily from site accumulated debris, rubbish, and other materials resulting from demolition operations.

Burning of combustible materials from demolished structures will not be permitted.

Contractor shall submit routes to be used for hauling debris to legal disposal site.

Clean up: Upon completion of demolition work, remove tools, equipment, demolished materials, erosion control material, trash and debris from site. Remove protections and leave pavement areas broom clean.

The property shall be free of miscellaneous concrete, stones, wood, glass or any other objects that may be hazardous to the general public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES:

1. Provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City of Owensboro.

2. Have an active City of Owensboro Business License.

BID OPENS: 2025-12-16 02:00 PM CST

3. Obtain and pay for the demolition permits as well as the RWRA sewer disconnect permit. The

RWRA permit must be obtained prior to getting the demolition permits.

4. The property, after demolition has been completed, shall be free of miscellaneous concrete, stones, wood, glass or any other objects that may be hazardous to the general public.

DESCRIPTION OF ONE STRUCTURE:

It is the intention of this bid to demolish the structure listed below. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to visit and become familiar with this demolition site. All quantities/sf shall be field verified by the contractor prior to bidding.

All trees and shrubs within 3 feet of the foundation of the structure should be included for removal;

additional special considerations are listed for the property below:

1829 Triplett Street – commercial building

a. Built in 1959

b. Work with abatement contractor, the entire structure and contents have to be removed as asbestos material, per all Federal EPA and OSHA requirements, etc.

c. Parking pavements and entry aprons to remain undisturbed

d. Building footprint to be filled and graded to match existing grade

SAFETY PROGRAMS CERTIFICATION:

Each contractor is responsible for the safety of its employees and the implementation of an adequate safety plan for the project as it relates to its employees, subcontractors, suppliers and all other persons on the projects exposed to that contractor’s operations. The City of Owensboro and property owner do not assume any liability of any kind to the contractor, any contractor’s crew, or any subcontractor of that contractor, or to any other third party as a result of the contractor not providing or enforcing the provisions of a safety program.

Provision of the contractor’s company safety plan, if requested by the City, does not relieve the contractor from compliance or enforcement. It is specifically not the intent of any contract to create a third-party beneficiary relationship with any other person who may be damaged or injured as a result of safety violations.

The contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees to the following:

Certifies their intent, and the intent of their subcontractors, to comply with statutes, ordinances, and regulations of any government entity with jurisdiction on this project; including, but not limited to KOSHA and FOSHA.

Said contractor certifies that all appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets will be provided in accordance with Federal guidelines.

Said contractor certifies acknowledgement of Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and that a written policy exists and is enforced. Said contractor agrees to provide to the City upon start of work the name of their Certified First Aid Responder.