Demolition of Commercial Structure - 4412 Asher Avenue, LR, AR 72204

The City of Little Rock, Arkansas, issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the demolition and removal of a condemned commercial structure located at 4412 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204, in Pulaski County. The project scope includes complete removal of the structure, foundation, and footings; clearing and cleaning of the entire property; removal of border fencing on the east, west, and north sides; and removal of all building materials, demolition debris, and accessories. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the project site, with vendor questions due by February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM and electronic bid submissions required through the LRPROCURE portal by March 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams. The selected contractor must commence work within three days of receiving the proceed order and complete all work within sixty calendar days, with liquidated damages of $200 per day assessed for failure to meet the deadline. Qualified bidders must hold a valid City of Little Rock Business License, a Pulaski County Waste Hauler's Permit, and, if the bid exceeds $50,000, a valid Arkansas Contractors License; workers' compensation and comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 each are mandatory. Additionally, all bidders must execute the Combined Certification for Contracting certifying non-participation in boycotts of Israel and the energy, fossil fuel, firearms, and ammunition industries, and an asbestos inspection letter dated February 3, 2026, confirms no suspect asbestos-containing materials were identified, eliminating the need for licensed abatement contractors.

The City of Little Rock encourages minority and women-owned business partnerships through joint venture arrangements, with partnerships defined under Arkansas Acts 554 of 1977 and 1080 of 2017; joint ventures require submission of an executed affidavit and written joint venture agreement identifying each party's role, ownership percentage, and minority or women-owned business certification status. Bids under $50,000 are not subject to bid bond requirements, while bids of $50,000 or more must include a 5 percent bid bond. The contract is governed by Arkansas law with exclusive venue in Pulaski County, and the City retains the right to terminate the agreement for cause or convenience with fifteen calendar days' written notice; vendors must indemnify and hold the City harmless from all claims, losses, and expenses arising from vendor performance. Payment will be made within thirty days of invoice submission, with all associated costs to be included in the bid price; any costs not identified in the proposal but subsequently incurred will be borne by the vendor. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement documents, and no incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure integration requirements have been identified for this demolition project.