814 E. North St - Demolition of House

The City of Jackson, Michigan is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the demolition and site restoration of a residential property located at 814 E. North Street in Kalamazoo County, Huntington Woods City. This procurement encompasses complete demolition of a 1,249-square-foot residential structure constructed in 1920, asbestos abatement, utility abandonment, and comprehensive site remediation. Key deliverables include removal and replacement of 2,640 lineal feet of curb and gutter, removal and replacement of 2,078 lineal feet of public sidewalks, vegetation management including tree removal and installation of two 2-inch caliper Japanese Lilac trees in the right-of-way and two additional trees along the south side of the new sidewalk, removal of chain link fencing and a small retaining wall, and site grading with three inches of topsoil, seed, and straw. The RFQ was posted on March 2, 2026, with a response deadline of March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and all work must be completed by June 5, 2026. Bidders must be prequalified with SAM.gov registration, submit work through the City of Jackson e-Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofjackson, and provide project schedules, permits, air monitoring reports, manifests, proof of insurance with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000, and evidence of equal employment opportunity compliance and non-debarment status. Pricing shall be submitted as lump sum bids with five separate line items including Greening Costs and Demolition Cost, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for work not completed by the deadline.

This procurement is subject to HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and incorporates mandatory federal compliance requirements including Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 regarding employment opportunities for low- and very low-income persons, affirmative action requirements for small and minority-owned businesses and women's business enterprises, prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Executive Order 11246 for equal employment opportunity, and environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act for contracts exceeding $100,000. An Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Inspection Report completed on September 11, 2025, confirmed that no friable asbestos-containing materials, Category I ACM, or Category II non-friable ACM were identified within the building, and no hazardous materials requiring removal were observed, though contractors must file a Notification of Intent to Renovate/Demolish with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality at least ten working days prior to demolition. Contractors are responsible for all costs associated with hazardous material abatement, debris removal, utility abandonment, and site restoration, must maintain worker's compensation insurance, comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, and allow access to records for audits and inspections by the City, HUD, and the Comptroller General. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.