Vacant property clearance program- 1 north williams

The Village of Whitehall is requesting sealed bids for demolition and site clearance at 1 North Williams Street under its Vacant Property Clearance Program, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Village Office, 57 Skenesborough Drive, Suite 2, Whitehall, NY 12887. The project is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and is subject to federal Davis-Bacon and New York State prevailing wage requirements—contractors must pay the higher of applicable federal, state, or local wage rates.

The scope encompasses mobilization, permitting, utility mark-outs, erosion and sediment controls, demolition debris removal and disposal, regulated-materials and asbestos handling in compliance with applicable requirements, management of existing foundation elements, potential petroleum storage tank removal if encountered, and final site grading, stabilization, and restoration. The contract is awarded as a single prime on a lump-sum basis, excluding sales and compensating use taxes on incorporated materials. Work is scheduled for substantial completion by November 30, 2026, with final restoration and project readiness for final payment by December 14, 2026.

Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the bid price. Written questions regarding bidding documents are due September 2, 2026, and must be submitted to LaBella Associates; clarifications will be issued via addenda to registered plan holders only. The Village strongly encourages Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), small businesses, and Section 3 firms to submit bids and participate in subcontracting opportunities. No business enterprise has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years.