2026-04 demolition & site preparation bid proposal

The City of Sandersville, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids from qualified demolition contractors for the complete demolition and site preparation of the arcade building located at 157 E. Church Street in Sandersville. The scope of work includes complete demolition of all above-grade structural components, careful salvage and stockpiling of brick materials for offsite disposal (as modified by the February 17, 2026 addendum), removal and proper disposal of all demolition debris at approved facilities, and rough and final grading of the lot to leave the site level and ready for paving. The estimated project start date is April 6, 2026, with a 30-calendar-day project duration from notice to proceed, subject to weather conditions and permit approvals. Bids must include a total lump sum cost covering all labor, equipment, materials, disposal fees, grading, and paving; the estimated project start date; equipment features and warranties; and a completed W-9 Form. Bidders must maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance and comply with all City requirements and applicable codes. A pre-demolition asbestos survey report indicating no asbestos-containing materials were detected is available to bidders. The deadline for written questions is 4:30 PM on February 24, 2026, directed to Travis Fort at (478) 552-2525 or tfort@sandersvillega.org. Sealed bids in three copies must be submitted by March 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM to Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent, City of Sandersville, P.O. Box 71, 141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082, with the bid opening occurring at City Hall immediately thereafter. Site visits are available upon request by contacting the City to schedule an appointment.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor do they identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. The City of Sandersville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to act in the best interest of the city. The City will handle utility disconnections and permitting fees through its Building and Zoning Department prior to demolition, reducing contractor responsibilities in these areas. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation. Bids submitted are valid for 30 days from the bid deadline, and the proposal was issued in coordination with the City's Main Street Program and Downtown Development Director, indicating potential alignment with broader downtown revitalization objectives.