Herman Park Center - Abatement and Demolition (Federal Funding)

The City of Goldsboro Parks & Recreation Department is requesting bids for abatement, demolition, and clearance of the Herman Park Center property at 901 East Ash Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina, with bids due October 22, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on October 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the project location. Federal funding subjects the awardee to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, equal employment opportunity provisions, drug-free workplace requirements, debarment and suspension certifications, and Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance.

The bidder must be a licensed General Contractor with Building Contractor classification and current certifications in both lead and asbestos abatement — mandatory qualifications. The scope includes removal of the main building and maintenance shop with foundation and footers, maintenance shop, fences, sheds, light poles and fixtures, concrete and asphalt surfaces, and all debris (with landfill tickets as proof of disposal). Environmental abatement of identified asbestos-containing materials is required. Work includes site grading for proper drainage, reseeding with Bermuda grass, flagging and capping of the sewer line at the main connection, and protection of adjacent private property, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, street surfaces, streetlights, and signs. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days from notice to proceed, conducted during daylight hours between 7:00 a.m. and facility closing, excluding weekends and City-observed holidays.

Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required if the project exceeds $50,000 and is part of a total project greater than $300,000. A bid guarantee of 5 percent of the total proposal amount (certified check or bid bond) is required. Liquidated damages are $36.00 per calendar day for late completion. Payment terms are NET 30 days. Written questions are due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. City Council authorization is anticipated for December 7, 2026. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, and disposal fees.