Clearance & Demolition Services at 16608 8th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230

California High-Speed Rail Authority is requesting bids for clearance and demolition services at 16608 8th Avenue, Hanford, under IFB Re-Bid HSR26-24, with bids due October 28, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 14, 2026. A 25% Small Business utilization goal (inclusive of a 3% Microbusiness goal) and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal apply; bidders may also claim a 5% Small Business or Microbusiness bid preference and a 3–5% DVBE participation incentive.

The scope requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, supplies, permits, materials, and incidentals to demolish and remove the structure and test and/or abate friable and non-friable asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Required qualifications include Class A or combination Class B and C-21 contractor licenses; C-22 Asbestos Abatement or ASB certification; C-57 Well-Drilling license; Hazardous Substance Removal Certificate; Qualified SWPPP certificates; Lead Removal certificates; Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration; Hazardous Materials Transportation license; Motor Carrier Permit; and active California Secretary of State business registration.

The contract term runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with an Authority option to extend for an additional twelve months. Bidders must submit bidder security equal to 10% of the total bid amount if the bid exceeds $461,000. Performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required for bids exceeding $10,000; payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required for bid amounts exceeding $25,000. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the bid exceeds $1,000. Contractors with bids exceeding $25,000 must also provide evidence of Department of Industrial Relations public works registration. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Pollution Liability, Environmental Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation, each with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence. Written questions are due October 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with responses released by October 21, 2026. Pre-bid conference attendance confirmation is required by October 13, 2026.