Demolition of house at 34 Rogers Rd

The Town of Holliston, Massachusetts is requesting written quotes for complete demolition of a 1,270 square-foot Ranch-style house at 34 Rogers Road, with quotes due July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM to the Town Manager's Office.

The scope includes removal of the wooden structure, all electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC systems, and appliances; the cinder block foundation and concrete slab floor; and two masonry chimneys. The project requires a mandatory hazardous materials assessment prior to demolition, pre-demolition rodent extermination certification, proper disposal of a free-standing oil tank, and final rough grading. Assessment and extermination costs are included in the bid price; remediation costs are paid separately by the Town. Bidders must provide a minimum of three references for similar projects completed within the last five years and demonstrate Massachusetts tax compliance.

All employees must complete OSHA-approved construction safety and health training of at least ten hours before work commences. Prevailing wage rates per the Division of Occupational Safety apply to all employees, with certified weekly payroll records required. The successful contractor must obtain comprehensive commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate for property damage, plus $1 million per person and $3 million per occurrence for bodily injury, naming the Town as an additional insured. Motor vehicle insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per person and $1 million per accident is also required.

Quotes must remain firm for ninety calendar days following the quote closing date. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and will award to the lowest responsive and responsible submitter. The contract will be executed on the Town's standard form agreement, which includes a one-year warranty period for defects in materials or workmanship.