Demolition for 1302 Erskine

The City of Lubbock, Texas, issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-19421-YB for complete demolition services at 1302 Erskine, located in Hunt County. The procurement scope requires removal of an approximately 5,236 square-foot metal and wood frame heavy commercial building, all accessory structures, front and rear fencing, rubbish and debris, dead trees and obstructing vegetation, and utility capping. The contractor must clear and level the grounds to proper drainage grade while preserving the sidewalk and live trees unless they interfere with demolition operations. Key deliverables include obtaining all required demolition permits, engaging a licensed asbestos consultant, submitting required notifications to the Texas Department of State Health Services, securing utility disconnect certifications, and disposing of all debris at a licensed landfill. Contractors must demonstrate financial capability through bonding capacity, relevant technical experience on similar projects, organizational commitment to safety, quality of work with documented quality philosophy, and full conformance to contract documents. The evaluation prioritizes compliance with specifications as the primary criterion, followed by price consideration, with local bidders receiving preference in case of tie bids. The original bid opening was scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM, but Addendum 1 extended it to May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST at the City's Purchasing and Contract Management Office located at 1314 Avenue K, Floor 9, Lubbock, Texas 79401. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Electronic submissions are accepted through the City's Bonfire platform, and hard copy submissions are permitted via hand delivery, mail, or courier service. The contractor must commence work within ten days of receiving written Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within ten consecutive calendar days and final completion within fourteen consecutive calendar days. Requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to Yolanda Busby at the Purchasing and Contracts Management Office by five business days prior to the bid closing date.

The City of Lubbock requires all bidders to submit a 5% bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check as a guarantee of contract execution and compliance. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, commercial auto liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage at statutory limits, all naming the City of Lubbock as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation. All bonding and insurance documentation must be provided within ten business days of award notification. Contracts exceeding $100,000 require a 100% performance bond and payment bond, both executed by a surety company on the State Treasury's approved list and authorized to do business in Texas. Prevailing wage rates as established by the City of Lubbock apply per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258, with penalties of $60 per worker per day for non-compliance. The project documentation identifies HUB/MWBE participation goals and compliance requirements, with contractors required to disclose proposed subcontractors and identify those handling more than 10% of contract work. Liquidated damages are assessed at $25 per consecutive calendar day for failure to meet substantial or final completion deadlines. The estimated project budget is $75,000, and the Notice to Proceed will be issued 30 days following contract award by the Lubbock City Council, subject to non-appropriation of funds with termination possible without liability if appropriations are not made or exhausted.