IFB HSR26-24 Clearance and Demolition Services at 16608 8th Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is requesting bids on clearance and demolition services at 16608 8th Avenue, Hanford, California under IFB HSR26-24, with bids due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and mandatory pre-bid conference attendance required on August 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. A 25 percent Small Business utilization goal (including 3 percent Microbusiness) and 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal apply. Additionally, a 5 percent preference applies to certified Small Business or Microbusiness bidders, and a 3–5 percent DVBE participation incentive is available.

The scope includes right-of-way clearance and demolition services, including structural demolition, hazardous materials testing and abatement for friable and non-friable asbestos and lead paint, stormwater pollution prevention planning and water pollution control, complete removal of buildings, foundations, concrete, utilities, vegetation, and debris, backfilling and grading, and environmental compliance. All labor, tools, materials, equipment, and travel are included. Demolition materials become the contractor's property upon removal.

Required qualifications include valid California contractor licenses (Class A or combination Class B/C-21), C-22 asbestos abatement certification, C-12, C-13, C-57, C-61/D-49, and C-61/D-63 licenses, hazardous substance removal certification, SWPPP certifications, lead removal certification, hazardous waste transporter registration, hazardous materials transportation license, motor carrier permit, and DIR public works contractor registration.

The contract term runs from October 1, 2026 (or upon Department of General Services approval, whichever is later) through September 30, 2027, with an Authority option to extend for twelve additional months. Bidders must submit 10 percent bid security if the total bid amount exceeds $461,000. Insurance requirements include $1 million general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $1 million pollution liability, and $1 million environmental professional liability. Performance and payment bonds of 100 percent are required for bids exceeding $25,000. Prevailing wage requirements apply per California Labor Code for bids exceeding $1,000. Award is based on the lowest responsible responsive bid. Written questions are due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses released by August 24, 2026.