408 Sawyer Road - Demolition

The City of Lansing Purchasing Office is requesting bids for the complete demolition and site restoration of the structure at 408 Sawyer Road (Parcel #33-01-05-09-176-211) in Lansing, Michigan, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. A local preference applies to Lansing-based businesses that meet responsive and responsible criteria and fall within 10% of the low bid.

Bidders must hold a City of Lansing Demolition License and Building Wrecker License, plus State of Michigan licensure as either a Residential Builder or Residential Maintenance and Alteration Contractor. The scope includes complete structure demolition, removal of all building materials, basement and foundation removal, utility disconnection, grading, seeding, and site restoration. The City has provided an asbestos survey indicating no ACM requiring abatement, though trace asbestos and hazardous materials (refrigerators, propane tanks, AC unit) must be properly handled per regulatory standards. Landfill disposal occurs at Granger Landfill at $29.48 per cubic yard.

Contract completion is thirty days from Purchase Order issuance. The City will retain 25% of the total bid price until grading and seeding are satisfactorily completed, with final payment contingent on a thirty-day post-seeding inspection. Bidders must provide proof of $1,000,000 combined single-limit insurance, submit a 5% bid guarantee (certified check or bid bond), and furnish a 100% performance bond upon award. All vendors must be current in payment of taxes, licenses, fees, and permits due to the City of Lansing at bid submission.

Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine the premises by contacting Rawley Van Fossen at the Code Enforcement Office (517-483-4068). Technical questions go to Van Fossen; contractual or quote questions to Marilyn Chick, Senior Buyer, at (517) 483-4282 or marilyn.chick@lansingmi.gov. Bids are submitted to 124 W. Michigan Ave, 3rd Floor, or electronically through the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN).