Demolition of six structures at tlas

The US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting proposals for the complete demolition of six structures—three residential houses and three accompanying garages—located at the Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science (TLAS) in Cortland, New York. The scope of work includes asbestos abatement in compliance with New York State Industrial Code Rule 56, removal and proper disposal of hazardous materials and appliances, complete structural demolition, site cleanup, grading, and restoration with grass seeding. Key contract requirements include obtaining all necessary permits, performing underground utility and septic system location surveys, adhering to New York prevailing wage rates (WD PR20260048, effective January 2, 2026), and providing performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award along with specified liability insurance. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability and qualifications, relevant experience over the past three years, key personnel experience, and price, with technical merit weighted more heavily than cost. The deadline for proposal submission is April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, with a question cutoff date of April 13, 2026, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for 9:00 AM Eastern Time on April 9, 2026.

This solicitation is designated for small businesses under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million, and no incumbent contractor has been identified. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $100,000 to $250,000, with a firm fixed-price contract type covering a performance period from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026, requiring contractor commencement within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and completion within 60 calendar days. All three residential structures and associated garages are pre-1956 construction, have been vacant for at least 15 years, and contain documented lead-based paint and asbestos-containing materials, with two of the three houses having completed asbestos surveys that will be provided by the Government. The work is located at 3075 Gracie Road, Cortland, New York, adjacent to the laboratory's main facility, with contractors responsible for all site restoration activities except for the driveways at two of the three properties, which will remain in place.