Carmichael and Rush Buildings Demolition

The Kansas Department of Administration, through the Office of Procurement and Contracts, is seeking competitive bids for the demolition of the Carmichael and Rush Buildings located on the Osawatomie State Hospital campus in Washington County. The project, identified as KDADS Project No. X-1478, involves comprehensive demolition activities including removing buildings, associated utilities, and paved surfaces, with two potential bid options: a base bid for demolishing the Carmichael and Rush buildings, and an alternate bid that also includes demolition of Carmichael Circle road. The project requires contractors to remove furniture, demolish infrastructure, create a waste disposal site on the hospital campus, install new electrical services, and restore the grounds. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 9:00 am at the hospital's Administration Building, with attendance required for all bidders. The bid event is open from March 14, 2025, to April 15, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of 2:00 pm CDT, and the project has a base bid completion timeline of 270 calendar days and an alternate bid timeline of 360 calendar days from the purchase order issuance date.

The solicitation includes provisions for various bidder preference categories, such as Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business, and encourages participation from disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a comprehensive documentation package, including a 5% bid guaranty, a 100% performance bond for projects over $40,000, a Tax Clearance Certificate, Immigration Reform and Control form, and other specified certifications. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements, with liquidated damages set at $250 per day for failing to meet substantial or final completion timelines. The project involves careful handling of potentially hazardous materials, including refrigerants in HVAC equipment and non-friable asbestos-containing materials, with strict guidelines for safe removal and disposal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the demolition project suggests a significant investment in site clearance and infrastructure removal at the Osawatomie State Hospital campus.