Demolition of Blighted Properties

The City of Waycross, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal for demolition services addressing blighted residential and commercial properties within city limits. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive demolition services on an as-needed basis for an unknown number of properties, with sealed proposals due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, addressed to Mamie Jackson, Purchasing Manager at the City of Waycross Purchasing Department. The scope of work includes site inspections, utility coordination, permit acquisition, asbestos inspection and abatement, structure and foundation demolition, debris removal and disposal, site backfill and grading, and pre- and post-demolition photography. Contractors must submit unit pricing for small residential structures (3,000 SF lump sum per structure), commercial properties (price per square foot), slab/foundation removal (price per square foot), and asbestos abatement services. The initial contract term commences July 1, 2026, for one year with options to renew annually for up to four additional years upon mutual agreement. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a 100-point scale consisting of experience and qualifications (30 points), project approach and safety plan (20 points), past performance and references (20 points), and cost proposal (30 points). Contractors must demonstrate compliance with federal hazardous materials and environmental regulations and maintain minimum insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, statutory workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 umbrella/excess liability with the City named as additional insured.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Proposal submissions must include company qualifications, at least three references from similar municipal demolition projects, safety plans and OSHA records, equipment lists, and completed affidavits certifying E-Verify compliance and drug-free workplace certification. The procurement does not disclose a specific budget range or estimated award value; rather, compensation will be based on unit pricing submitted by the contractor for various demolition services and property types.