Abatement, Building Demolition, Dirt Backfill & Brush Removal for 1245 Gary Street

The City of Shreveport is requesting bids on abatement, building demolition, dirt backfill, and brush removal for the former VFW building at 1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, under IFB format, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., beginning at SporTran Intermodal Terminal (1237 Murphy Street) and proceeding to the project site.

The Fair Share Program applies, requiring prime contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts to contract with Fair Share Certified (FSC), Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (S/DBE), or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractors, with a goal of 25% participation. State contractor's license and Louisiana DEQ certification are required for friable asbestos removal regardless of contract amount; a Louisiana Contractor's License number is required for bids $50,000 or more.

The scope encompasses asbestos abatement, demolition of the structure, and removal of debris from the east, west, and south sides of the site, with completion required within 45 working days. All work must comply with OSHA regulations and MUTCD standards. The contractor must provide a two-year maintenance guarantee and bear all costs for required licenses, permits, insurance, and taxes.

The City's designer estimate is $80,000. Bids must be submitted as firm lump-sum pricing, with words governing over figures. Performance and payment bonds are required: 100% performance bond when contract amount exceeds $50,000; 50% payment bond when $25,000 or more; and a two-year 10% maintenance bond when $25,000 or more. Bid bond is not required unless total bid equals $250,000 or more. Liquidated damages accrue at $80–$210 per day depending on contract size. Monthly partial payments include 10% retainage on projects under $500,000; final payment occurs after the 45-day statutory lien period. Questions are due at least seven working days prior to bid opening to Kimberly Floyd, kimberly.floyd@shreveportla.gov, 318-673-5408. Successful bidders must submit FSC Forms 1–4 within 72 hours of notification as apparent lowest bidder.