Wet Demolition, Cleaning & Clearing of 1 Commercial Property - 205 Jalonick

The City of Wichita Falls is requesting sealed bids for wet demolition, clearing, and cleaning of one commercial property at 205 Jalonick Street, Wichita Falls, Texas, with bids due September 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

The scope encompasses demolition of the main structure, secondary structure, and enclosed walkway; removal of up to two feet of foundation below grade; removal of septic tanks and lateral lines; and filling and leveling the 22,835-square-foot lot to grade. Licensed asbestos abatement is required for boiler and pipe insulation in the basement. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and utilities for demolition work; utilities have been disconnected by the City. All debris must be disposed of at the City of Wichita Falls Landfill at 10984 Wiley Road, Iowa Park, Texas, unless prior approval is obtained for alternate disposal. Landfill disposal fees and fill dirt costs must be included in the bid price. Dust control via water truck and hoses is required, with water sourced from the nearest fire hydrant using a meter installed by the Public Utilities Department.

The successful bidder must obtain all required permits within five working days of contract award, commence work within seven working days, and complete the project within ten working days. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for each calendar day of delay beyond the ten-working-day deadline.

A bid bond or cashier's check equal to at least 5% of the maximum bid price is required with submission. Upon award, the contractor must provide comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate, with excess coverage to $1,000,000; environmental impairment/contractor's pollution insurance with $2,000,000 minimum coverage; workers' compensation coverage; and comprehensive automobile liability insurance. A performance bond is required upon contract award. Bid prices must remain valid for 60 days. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:45 p.m. on September 4. The Notice of Intent to Bid deadline is August 26, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.