Abatement & Demolition of Ave H, Ave E, 21st St, 13th St, 11th St, Pea Ridge Rd

The City of Temple, Texas is requesting sealed bids for asbestos abatement and demolition of seven residential and commercial properties (1616 W. Ave H, 1412 W. Ave E, 813 S. 21st St., 818–820 S. 13th St., 1212 S. 13th St., 6 S. 11th St., and 108 N. Pea Ridge Rd.) under ITB #37-03-27, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST via the Euna electronic portal or hardcopy submission. A mandatory pre-bid conference with interior site access was held September 16, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST; written questions are due September 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Bidders must submit lump-sum pricing for each individual property on the City-provided Pricing Form and must bid on all properties to be considered for award. The scope includes complete structural demolition, asbestos abatement (required at 1616 W. Ave H), removal of concrete flatwork and fencing, debris clearing, and site grading to prevent water accumulation. The contractor files required 10-working-day asbestos abatement notifications with the Texas Department of State Health Services and provides all equipment, materials, labor, and supervision. The City coordinates utility disconnections, provides air monitoring (funded up to four days per location), waives permit fees, and pays DSHS notification fees.

The estimated total project cost is $90,329. Contract performance is 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond; if awarded, the contractor furnishes performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of contract price per Texas Government Code Chapter 2253, Subchapter B. The awarded contractor must maintain workers' compensation (statutory with $100,000 employer's liability), commercial liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability ($500,000 per occurrence), with the City named as additional insured. Liquidated damages are $63 per day for late completion. Award is to the lowest responsible bidder or best-value offeror as determined by the City, considering purchase price, bidder reputation, quality, ability to meet needs, past City relationships, and HUB/nonprofit compliance impact. Award is anticipated November 2026.