Re-Bid 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 re-bid HSR26-24, with bids due October 28, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. A 5% bid preference applies to certified Small Business and Microbusiness contractors, and the Authority has established a 25% Small Business utilization goal (inclusive of 3% for Microbusinesses) and a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation goal.

The scope includes demolition of the structure at the site, testing and abatement of friable and non-friable asbestos and lead paint, implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Program, and all labor, equipment, supplies, permits, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with environmental laws and regulations. Bidders must hold a valid California Class A General Engineering Contractor license or a combination of Class B and C-21 licenses, ASB Certification or C-22 Asbestos Abatement license, C-57 Well-Drilling Contractor license, Hazardous Substance Removal Certificate, Qualified SWPPP Developer and Practitioner Certificates, Lead Removal Certificates, hazardous waste transporter registration, and hazardous materials transportation licenses.

The contract term runs December 1, 2026 (or upon Department of General Services Office of Legal Services approval, whichever is later) through November 30, 2027, with an option to extend for twelve additional months. For bids exceeding $461,000, bidders must provide security equal to 10% of the bid amount. Prevailing wage applies for bids exceeding $1,000; DIR registration is required for bids exceeding $25,000. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount are required if the bid exceeds $10,000 and $25,000, respectively. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Pollution Liability, Environmental Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation coverage at specified minimum limits. Written questions are due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses released by October 21, 2026.