trenton RFP2026-02-REQUEST-FOR-QUALIFICATIONS-DEMOLITION-HED-WEBSITE.pdf

RFQ2026-02

PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR

EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES

WITHIN THE CITY OF TRENTON

Prequalification Questionnaire

Deadline date to submit the RFQ is August 21, 2026 QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO igarcia@trentonnj.org

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES

WITHIN THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY

PROJECT FACT SHEET

Complete Name of Project

Emergency Demolition of Various Properties Throughout the City of Trenton

RFQ2026-02 WILL BE VIRTUALLY OPENED ON AUGUST 21, 2026, AT 11:00AM LOG-IN LINK IS:

https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659728453?pwd=G2B6be9chmIW9fhNXaiEoG41ifb92X.1

RFP2026-02 must be submitted in a sealed envelope by August 21, 2026, to:

Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent

City Hall

Division of Purchasing

319 East State St. – 1st Floor

Trenton, NJ 08608

Questions must be submitted in writing to igarcia@trentonnj.org

Owner: City of Trenton

Department

Department of Housing, Economic Development & Inspections

Project Funding

Funding may include one or more of the following:

• City Capital Funds

• State of New Jersey Grants

• Other public funding sources

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The City of Trenton routinely encounters structures that have been determined to be unsafe, structurally compromised, partially collapsed, severely fire-damaged, abandoned, or otherwise constitute an imminent hazard to public health, safety, and welfare.

Because these conditions frequently require immediate action, the City seeks to establish a list of pre-qualified demolition contractors capable of responding quickly to emergency demolition assignments.

The city anticipates awarding prequalified status to multiple contractors. Individual demolition assignments will be issued by written requests for quotation to all pre-qualified contractors whenever emergency demolition services are required.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications is to identify experienced demolition contractors capable of performing emergency demolition work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Contractors shall demonstrate sufficient experience, personnel, equipment, financial capability, and bonding capacity necessary to perform emergency demolition projects on an as-needed basis.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform emergency demolition services including, but not limited to:

• Complete demolition of residential and commercial structures

• Demolition of mixed-use buildings

• Partial demolitions

• Demolition of fire-damaged buildings

• Demolition of structurally unsafe buildings

• Demolition of buildings damaged by collapse or natural disasters

• Foundation removal when directed

• Removal of sidewalks, driveways, and accessory structures

• Removal of debris

• Recycling of demolition materials where feasible

• Dust control

• Tree removal as necessary

• Temporary fencing 6’ chain link

• Traffic and pedestrian control

• Utility coordination

• Coordination with environmental consultants

• Site grading

• Placement of certified clean fill

• Topsoil

• Seeding

• Site stabilization

The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and materials required to complete each assignment.

STATEMENT OF GENERAL NOTICE

The City of Trenton is seeking to prequalify contractors capable of performing emergency demolition services on an as-needed basis.

The City intends to establish a pool of qualified contractors from which written requests for quotations will be issued for each individual demolition project.

Selection under this RFQ does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractors shall demonstrate:

• Minimum five years’ demolition experience

• Successful completion of emergency demolition projects

• Experience with residential and commercial demolition

• Ability to respond on short notice

• Proper insurance

• Bonding capacity

• OSHA compliance

• NJDEP compliance

• City of Trenton Contractor License

• Financial capability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Contractors shall demonstrate:

• Minimum five (5) years of structural stabilization experience

• Experience working on unsafe buildings

• Home Improvement Contractor Registration from the State of New Jersey – Residential Work

• Must apply to be a licensed contractor with the City of Trenton. The license must have employees and trade experience, including equipment operators. They must have a 40,000lb. excavator

• Contractor should always have a minimum of 3-man crew with NJ state prevailing rates per trade

• The hourly rate should be based on the attached buildings required to be demolished by hand;

rate for detached buildings using machinery; and rate for sidewall repairs for stucco and vinyl siding.

• Backfill work is included with all demolitions

• Must have a Business Registration, Public Works Contractor Registration Act

• Must not be listed in the State of NJ Prevailing Wage Debarment List

• Must not be listed on the WALL – Workforce Accountability in Labor NJ List

• Building Permit for Demolition

• Must be registered as a Demolition Contractor with the City of Trenton

• Must apply for the demolition contractor license with the City of Trenton

• Experience with emergency demolition response projects

• OSHA compliance

• Ability to mobilize within 24 hours

• Financial capability

• Bonding capacity

• Appropriate insurance coverage

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Replace the historic preservation criteria with:

1. Company Experience

Minimum five years of experience performing demolition work.

The contractor shall have successfully completed at least five comparable demolition projects during the past five years.

2. Project Superintendent

Minimum five years supervising demolition operations.

3. Emergency Response Capability

Ability to mobilize personnel and equipment within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving authorization to proceed.

4. Safety Record

Evaluation of:

• OSHA violations

• EMR

• Lost-time accidents

• Safety program

5. Equipment Availability

Ownership or immediate access to:

• Excavators

• High-reach excavators

• Hydraulic breakers

• Grapples

• Shears

• Loaders

• Dump trucks

• Roll-off containers

• Water trucks

6. Financial Stability

Demonstrated bonding capacity and financial resources.

7. References

Minimum three municipal demolition references.

BIDDER QUESTIONNAIRE

This form must be completed and submitted by prospective bidders who wish to be considered for the project. Failure to complete the Bidder's Questionnaire could result in disqualification of the prospected bidder. Attachments to this sheet are acceptable (please label properly).

1 Name and Address of Contractor:

2 Under what other name(s) has your business operated?

3 Business form (corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.)

Date of formation:

Principal location:

Names and Titles of corporate officers. LLC members, or partners and their number of years with the business:

4 Has your firm or any predecessor firm defaulted on a contract or had work terminated for non-performance within the last five (5) years? If so, on a separate sheet describe the project, owner, date. and circumstances/reasons.

5 Has your firm or any predecessor firm been denied consent of surety, a bid bond, or a performance bond within the past twelve (12) months? If so, on a separate sheet describe the circumstances/reasons.

6 How many emergency demolition projects has your firm completed during the past five years? _______________

7 Has your firm performed emergency work for municipalities? ____________________________________

8 Can your firm mobilize within 24 hours? ___________________________________

9 On a separate sheet describe your emergency response procedures.