Dismantling and HazMat Abatement of Old Jacksonville USO Building

The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for dismantling and hazardous materials abatement of the old Jacksonville USO building, a single-story frame structure of approximately 11,000 square feet constructed circa 1942, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The project scope encompasses complete demolition and hazmat abatement of the building located at 9 Tallman Street, Jacksonville, North Carolina (corner of Tallman Street and Riverview Street, approximately 120 feet from the New River). The contractor must furnish all equipment, labor, materials, and services required for demolition and hazardous materials abatement per the contract documents and specifications. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will consider past performance, qualifications, and financial ability of bidders.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid security of not less than 5% of the proposal amount is required in the form of cash, certified check, or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds (EJCDC C610 and C615) are required within ten days of notice of award. Substantial completion is required within thirty days from contract commencement, with final completion within sixty days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for each day exceeding the substantial completion deadline, plus actual costs for owner engineering and inspection forces. Monthly progress payments will be made based on approved applications, with 5% retainage until 50% project completion.

Contractors must comply with North Carolina E-Verify requirements and certify non-inclusion on the Iran Divestment Act Final Divestment List and Iran Parent and Subsidiary Guidance lists. Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Bidding documents are available from the City's Engineering Division of Public Services; partial sets are not available.