5045 Porath Street Abatement and Demolition Services

The City of Dearborn, Michigan is requesting bids for asbestos abatement and demolition services at 5045 Porath Street under ITB, with bids due October 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time via electronic upload to the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. A Dearborn-based business preference of up to 5% applies if a qualifying vendor's bid falls within 5% of the lowest bid.

Respondents must hold a valid Michigan builder's license and demonstrate three years of successful experience providing demolition services for commercial and/or residential structures, with verifiable references. The scope encompasses complete removal of all above-grade structures (walls, roofing, posts, masonry, signage, and wiring); removal of all at-grade and below-grade concrete (floors, footings, foundations); installation of new concrete curb and gutter; removal of small trees and bushes; asbestos abatement per federal and state guidelines; and site restoration including backfill with 95% compaction, sidewalk replacement, and reseeding. Contractors must install a sewer cap at the property line and bear responsibility for all damages to existing sidewalk, curb, and gutter.

The contractor must complete all work within 45 calendar days of receiving a purchase order, with potential extensions available at the discretion of the Economic Development Department for extraordinary circumstances. Successful bidders must obtain all necessary local licenses and permits including a Dearborn Residential license, Mechanical Excavating & Grading Contractor license, Mechanical Equipment license, and Hauling license if applicable. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability Coverage ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Workers Compensation Insurance, Automobile Liability Coverage ($1 million combined single limit), and Contractor's Pollution Liability Insurance ($1 million per occurrence / claim), with the City of Dearborn named as additional insured. Pre-bid questions are due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The bid price must be submitted as a not-to-exceed fee. Payment terms are 2/10 Net 30.