1248 S. Jackson - Demolition

The City of Jackson, Michigan, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on February 4, 2026, for the complete demolition of a commercial building located at 1248 S. Jackson Street in Kalamazoo County. The procurement requires qualified contractors to execute comprehensive demolition services including asbestos abatement, removal of all hazardous materials identified in professional inspections, complete structural demolition, removal of foundations and basements, utility disconnection and removal, site restoration, and landscape improvements. Key deliverables include removal of approximately 2,078 lineal feet of public sidewalks with replacement, installation of 40 lineal feet of new curb and gutter with removal of 50 lineal feet of existing curbs, removal of all trees and vegetation with selective preservation, planting of five replacement trees (three Japanese Lilac and two Maple) in city-designated locations, removal of fencing and hard surfaces, and comprehensive site grading with topsoil application, seeding or sodding. The asbestos and hazardous materials inspection report identified no friable asbestos-containing materials requiring abatement prior to demolition but documented miscellaneous paint containers, spray cans, one television, one fire extinguisher, and automotive tires for proper disposal. Contractors must submit quotations via the City of Jackson's e-Procurement Portal by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with mandatory pre-quotation site inspections required prior to bidding and a project completion deadline of May 15, 2026. Pricing must be submitted on a lump-sum basis with separate line items for demolition costs, asbestos abatement costs, and greening costs. Successful contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance with limits of $500,000, automobile liability insurance, and pollution liability insurance with $1,000,000 minimum limits.

This procurement is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and therefore subject to federal compliance requirements under HUD assistance programs, including minority and women's business enterprise participation provisions, Section 3 employment preferences for low- and very low-income persons, equal opportunity employment standards under Executive Order 11246, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act compliance, and environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding asbestos abatement and demolition, obtain necessary permits from the Department of Community Development, and coordinate with utility companies and city departments. The contractor assumes full responsibility for any damage caused to adjacent properties during demolition operations and must ensure that water and sewer services to neighboring properties remain operational or are restored if disrupted. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed by May 15, 2026, and a $5,000 fine will be imposed for beginning demolition prior to hazardous material clearance and written authorization from the City. Payment processing occurs on a bi-weekly basis upon Department of Neighborhood and Economic Operations approval, and the City reserves the right to audit all records, suspend or terminate contracts for material non-compliance, and debar contractors from future participation for violations of federal regulations.