Demolition of burnt house

Doña Ana County is soliciting sealed bids for demolition and abatement of a fire-damaged residential structure at 4045 Tellbrook Road under emergency procurement authority (New Mexico Statute 13-1-127), with bids due August 21, 2026. The County Building Official documented hazardous conditions including unstable structural elements, debris, and imminent danger of serious injury or death, authorizing the emergency procurement on July 16 and July 20, 2026.

The scope includes demolition of the burned residential structure, removal and proper disposal of all remaining structural debris, site cleanup and grading to a safe condition, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local demolition and disposal regulations. Work encompasses utility disconnection, material hauling to landfill, dust control, and rock wall removal. The contractor must obtain or perform environmental permits for asbestos and lead paint assessment and arrange landfill dumping.

Crosstown Construction submitted an estimate dated September 18, 2025 (Estimate #2762) at $22,585.59 including $1,685.59 in sales tax. The County solicited sealed bids from Crosstown Construction, DJM Construction, and Sandoval Construction, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The County Finance Department will review bid submissions.

The County noted that Crosstown Construction has been the only contractor consistently willing to submit bids for demolition projects, creating recurring delays. Following this emergency demolition, the County intends to issue a new invitation to bid for demolition and abatement services to establish a more competitive procurement process for future similar projects.