Invitation for Bid - Demolition Services - R-11

Letcher County Fiscal Court is requesting bids on demolition services under IFB R-11, with bids due September 16, 2026. The project supports a federally funded Disaster Property Acquisition Project and is subject to federal lobbying and drug-free workplace certifications as conditions of award.

The scope encompasses demolition of residential and commercial structures, debris removal, site clearing, and proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with environmental regulations. Bidders must demonstrate adequate insurance coverage, bonding capacity, and relevant experience with similar demolition projects. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability (minimum $2 million aggregate / $1 million per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile and Water Vehicle Liability ($1 million per occurrence combined single limit) plus Physical Damage coverage for machinery and equipment, and Worker's Compensation with employer's liability of not less than $1 million per occurrence. The Worker's Compensation policy must prohibit cancellation or material changes without 30 days' prior written notice to the County.

Contractors must comply with 2 CFR 200.321 affirmative steps requirements, mandating placement of small, minority, and women-owned enterprises on solicitation lists; active solicitation of these enterprises as potential sources; division of project requirements into smaller tasks where economically feasible; and establishment of delivery schedules encouraging their participation. Site visits are available and encouraged for prospective bidders to assess conditions and scope. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and is not obligated to award to the lowest bidder. All bids must include a Non-Collusion Declaration, Certification Regarding Lobbying, Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit, and Insurance Coverage Declaration. Pricing shall be submitted on a per-project or lump-sum basis as specified in the bid documents.