Demolition of 7 N. Melcher Street Johnstown, NY 12095

The City of Johnstown, New York is requesting sealed bids for demolition and removal of the structure at 7 N. Melcher Street under an Invitation to Bid, with bids due October 19, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site. This is a federally funded project under the Community Development Block Grant Program. Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, Service-disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises, and Section 3 businesses are strongly encouraged to participate.

The scope encompasses demolition, debris removal, and restoration of the city-owned commercial building. The project is scheduled to commence on or about November 1, 2026, with the North Melcher Street building required to be demolished by December 4, 2026. Substantial completion is targeted for December 11, 2027, with final completion by January 11, 2027. Bidders must comply with New York State Department of Labor Law Section 220-i(6) and provide a Certificate of Registration for public works projects. Bids will be received on a lump sum basis. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the bid must accompany each submission. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100% of the contract price. Bids should exclude sales and compensating use taxes on materials incorporated into the work.

The incumbent for similar work is Dan's Hauling and Demolition, which held separate demolition contracts at 2-10 South Perry Street and 31 Crescendoe Road within the City of Johnstown. Drawings and specifications are available for examination at C.T. Male Associates, 50 Century Hill Drive, Latham, New York 12110, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning September 24, 2026. Complete bidding and contract documents in electronic format are available at no charge through Camelot Print and Copy Center, (518) 435-9696, or camelotbids@teamcamelot.com. Questions are due prior to the October 1 pre-bid conference.