Building Demolition

The City of Fargo Inspections Department is soliciting proposals for the complete demolition of a wood-framed, single-story residential structure built in 1922 located at 1544 3rd Avenue South in Fargo, North Dakota. The scope of work encompasses demolition and removal of the structure, foundation, basement, associated outbuildings including a shed, concrete pads, and fencing; utility disconnections for water, sewer, gas, electric, and communication lines; excavation and backfilling of the basement; site grading and restoration with topsoil, seeding, and fertilizer application; and recycling of capable materials. Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, conduct asbestos testing and abatement in compliance with North Dakota Department of Health and EPA NESHAP regulations, arrange for approved disposal sites, implement dust control measures, manage erosion and sediment control, handle lead-based paint debris, and coordinate removal of existing vehicles and equipment on the property. Proposals must include itemized pricing for demolition and disposal, sewer and water capping with street repair and traffic control, lot filling and compaction, seeding and hydro mulching, tree removal, and an asbestos allowance of $5,000. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM at City Hall Inspections Department, with proposals due no later than 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on May 4, 2026, submitted online through fargond.bonfirehub.com. The City anticipates commission approval by May 11, 2026, permit issuance by May 14, 2026, asbestos sampling results by May 22, 2026, and project completion by June 15, 2026, with a six-month guarantee period from final acceptance and payment.

The City encourages minority business enterprises to submit proposals and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. The asbestos allowance of $5,000 will not be factored into the low bid determination, and all asbestos abatement invoices are required with final payment requests. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the procurement documents, though the asbestos allowance suggests the total project cost may be subject to variation based on actual asbestos remediation needs discovered during the demolition process.