Demolition - 1401 Burchett Street

The City of Bossier City in Louisiana is seeking competitive bids for the demolition of a dilapidated structure located at 1401 Burchett Street under Bid #2025-429. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to completely demolish the existing building, remove all debris, and conduct mandatory asbestos abatement prior to demolition. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory site meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. and submit sealed bids by 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with public bid opening scheduled for 3:00 P.M. during the City Council meeting. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and a performance/payment bond equal to 100% of the bid amount, along with proof of insurance with at least $1,000,000 per occurrence coverage. The project requires specialized skills, particularly in asbestos removal, as the asbestos inspection report by APEX Environmental Solutions identified chrysotile asbestos in multiple building materials including sheetrock walls, floor mastic, and transite siding with percentages ranging from 3% to 20%. The total project completion timeline is set at 30 days from receiving the notice to proceed.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, contractors will need to demonstrate specific qualifications to perform the work. A licensed asbestos abatement contractor is mandatory for handling the identified asbestos-containing materials before demolition can commence. The bid packet does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate special integration considerations. No precise budget range or award value is specified in the provided documents, though the requirement for a performance/payment bond suggests the project has a substantial financial scope. Contractors responding to this bid will need to have appropriate licensing, insurance, and specialized environmental remediation expertise, particularly in safe asbestos removal and complete structural demolition. The City of Bossier City will likely evaluate bids based on technical capability, compliance with specifications, bonding capacity, insurance coverage, and overall project cost.