RFP 2026-05 Demolition Services

The City of Hampton, Georgia, on behalf of its Downtown Development Authority, is requesting proposals for complete demolition and site clearance services for two structures at 24 and 26 East Main Street in Hampton, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The scope encompasses above-grade and below-grade demolition of approximately 3,550 square feet across both buildings (24 East Main: 1,980 square feet single-story; 26 East Main: 1,050 square feet ground floor plus 520 square feet basement), including foundation, floor, wall, roof, and interior element removal; utility disconnection and abandonment; hazardous materials handling and disposal; debris removal and lawful disposal; site clearing and grading; erosion control; and restoration of sidewalks, curbs, and public right-of-way. All work must comply with the Existing Conditions Assessment and Code Analysis Report prepared by Pond & Co. and Shear Structural (dated December 3, 2025) and requirements of the Hampton Historic Preservation Commission. The successful contractor must protect adjacent historic and occupied buildings, including those with shared demising walls. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of continuous experience in urban/commercial demolition projects involving historic districts, protection of adjacent occupied structures with shared walls, and below-grade demolition in municipal settings.

The fee proposal must be a single all-inclusive lump-sum fixed price covering labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, bonds, and disposal costs, with unit prices provided for extras such as additional foundation removal, hazardous materials abatement, backfill material, and sidewalk replacement. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit, Pollution Liability of $2 million, and Professional Liability of $1 million if applicable. Performance and Payment Bonds, each at 100 percent of the contract sum, are due within ten business days of award. Substantial completion target is November 30, 2026. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the agreed completion date. Ten percent retainage applies during construction, with five percent retained until final acceptance. A one-year warranty on workmanship and materials is required.

The Evaluation Committee will apply a best-value approach: Firm Qualifications and Relevant Experience (30%), Technical Approach and Schedule (30%), Fee Proposal (25%), and References and Past Performance (15%). Questions are due July 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Attendance by at least one firm representative at the July 15 site visit is mandatory.