Non-Emergency Demolitions

The City of New Orleans Department of Finance, Purchasing Bureau, is soliciting bids for non-emergency demolition services under Bid No. 4843, with a mandatory bidders conference on November 4, 2026 and bids due November 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Attendance at the bidders conference is required for bid eligibility, and the conference is held at City Hall or via Webex. Bids are submitted to the Purchasing Bureau, Room 4W07.

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirement applies, and the contractor must comply with the City's Living Wage Ordinance. Bidders must hold current Louisiana contractor licenses in Building Construction or Specialty-Demolition, plus Asbestos Removal and Hazardous Materials Treatment or Removal classifications, and must provide tax clearance.

Scope covers demolition of single-story raised structures, raised structures of two or more stories, and townhouses at sites throughout New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. Work includes site assessment, hazardous materials abatement, salvage recovery, utility disconnection, complete demolition, debris removal, and site clearing and leveling. Concrete walkways, covered patios, driveways, and other concrete flatwork are demolished, and lots are backfilled with 6 inches of compacted river sand. Contractor deliverables include monthly invoicing, compliance reporting, DBE utilization tracking, and resident relations program management with 24-hour complaint resolution.

The City will award a requirements contract, fixed-price on bid amount, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The initial term is one year from execution, with the City holding an option to renew for four additional one-year terms. FOB pricing includes delivery, and the City is exempt from state and local taxes. The successful bidder bears recordation, notary, and copy fees, plus all demolition permits and associated historical commission approval fees.

Bid security equals 5% of the bid amount. Performance and payment bonds at 5% of the bid amount are required upon request. Required insurance includes workers' compensation at $1 million, commercial general liability at $3 million per occurrence and $6 million aggregate, automobile liability at $1 million combined single limit, contractors' pollution liability at $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate, and asbestos liability at $2 million per occurrence and $4 million aggregate.