408 damon ST. - demolition

The City of Jackson, Michigan is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive demolition project located at 408 Damon Street, with bids due on Friday, January 10, 2025, by 9:00 AM. The procurement involves a full-scale demolition and site restoration service that includes hazardous material abatement, complete structure removal, and extensive site clearing. Specific deliverables include removing a 979 square foot residential structure, abating asbestos-containing materials in compliance with MIOSHA and DEQ regulations, removing 3 marked trees on the south side and 4 dead/cut trees on the west side, and clearing all site debris including wood, fencing, dog kennels, boats, and miscellaneous materials. The project is structured as a phased winter work demolition with 70% of the contract billable upon completion of initial demolition, tree/brush removal, and winter grading by March 7th, 2025, and the remaining 30% payable after final site restoration by May 15, 2025. Contractor qualifications include registration with SAM.GOV, possession of a Residential Builders License or House Wrecking Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources, with an anticipated average cost per property not exceeding $15,000. Contractors will be subject to liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failing to complete work within specified timeframes. The demolition requires detailed documentation, including manifests, demolition checklists, and itemized billing with specific cost breakdowns for asbestos abatement, greening costs, and demolition expenses. The project encompasses additional site preparation requirements such as compacting backfill material, installing 48 linear feet of curb and gutter, and ensuring operational water and sewer services for neighboring properties. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves transforming a fire-damaged 1923 residential property into a clean, graded lot ready for future development, with strict compliance to local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations.