Emergency Demolition of Various Properties Throughout the City of Trenton

The City of Trenton Department of Housing, Economic Development & Inspections is requesting qualifications from demolition contractors for emergency demolition services on various properties throughout Trenton, with prequalification questionnaire submissions due August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET via virtual opening on Zoom. This is a prequalification vehicle establishing a pool of multiple qualified contractors for as-needed work assignments; selection for prequalification does not guarantee any minimum amount of work.

Contractors must hold New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor Registration, a City of Trenton Contractor License, Business Registration, Public Works Contractor Registration Act compliance, and Demolition Contractor Registration with the City of Trenton. Minimum five years of demolition experience and demonstrated emergency response capability — including ability to mobilize personnel and equipment within 24 hours of authorization — are required. Contractors must provide at least three municipal demolition references.

The scope encompasses complete demolition of residential and commercial structures, mixed-use buildings, partial demolitions, fire-damaged buildings, structurally unsafe buildings, and buildings damaged by collapse or natural disaster; foundation removal; removal of sidewalks, driveways, and accessory structures; debris removal and recycling where feasible; dust control; tree removal; temporary chain-link fencing; traffic and pedestrian control; utility coordination; site grading; placement of certified clean fill and topsoil; and site stabilization. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, and permits necessary.

Evaluation criteria include company experience with at least five comparable projects, a project superintendent with minimum five years of demolition supervision experience, safety record including OSHA compliance and Experience Modification Rate assessment, equipment availability (excavators, high-reach excavators, hydraulic breakers, grapples, shears, loaders, dump trucks, roll-off containers), and demonstrated financial stability and bonding capacity. Funding may derive from City Capital Funds, State of New Jersey Grants, or other public sources. Sealed submissions must be delivered to Isabel C. Garcia, QPA, Purchasing Agent, City Hall Division of Purchasing, 319 East State Street, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608. Written questions should be directed to igarcia@trentonnj.org.