2025 Building Demolition Program

The City of Amsterdam, located in Montgomery County, New York, is soliciting bids for the 2025 Building Demolition Program, a comprehensive urban renewal project targeting up to twenty-three (23) structures deemed "Unsafe to Enter" by the City of Amsterdam Fire Department. The procurement involves complete demolition and removal of structures to two feet below grade, with specific requirements including plugging sewers, regrading sites, and restoring areas using a native meadow mix. Demolition will be conducted according to NYSDOL ICR-56 11.5 guidelines for controlled demolition with asbestos in place, utilizing a citywide variance. Bidding documents are available for purchase at $5 for PDF email delivery or $10 for a USB thumb drive from the City Clerk's Office. Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Clerk by December 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM, with a public bid opening immediately following. The contract term is set for one year, and interested contractors must obtain bidding documents directly from the issuing office during standard business hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday).

The procurement does not include a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business set-aside, but the City strongly encourages participation from Minority and Women Owned Businesses (WBE and MBE) as well as Section 3 businesses. No pre-bid conference is scheduled for this opportunity. The solicitation indicates that Dan's Demolition Bronze Contracting LLC has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years, suggesting potential market interest and competitive landscape. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the scope of demolishing up to twenty-three structures indicates a significant municipal investment. Shipping of bidding documents can be arranged using contractors' FedEx or UPS accounts, with shipping charges varying based on the chosen delivery method. The comprehensive nature of the project, including site restoration and asbestos management, suggests a complex demolition effort requiring specialized expertise in urban infrastructure deconstruction.