Asbestos Abatement and Removal, Site Demolition, and Grading for 738 Center Street (TMS# 004638-02-010)

Asbestos Abatement and Removal Site Demolition and Grading for 738 Center
Street (TMS# 004638-02-010)
Submittal Deadline: October 2, 2026
Released: September 17, 2026
Electronic submittal is required. Submit one (1) PDF to kcall@westcolumbiasc.gov.

Asbestos Abatement and Removal Site Demolition and Grading for 738 Center
Street (TMS# 004638-02-010)
Project Overview
The City is soliciting bids from qualified and properly licensed demolition contractors for the
complete demolition and removal of an existing one-story residential structure of approximately
1,000 square feet, together with the specifically identified porch, deck, fencing, trees, and tree
stumps. A survey of the property can be found in Attachment A.
The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials,
transportation, permits, disposal fees, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in
accordance with this Scope of Work and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
The intent of this project is to leave the property safe, clean, free of demolition debris, and in a
condition suitable for future use or redevelopment.
All asbestos inspection, abatement, project design, air monitoring, supervision, and other
regulated asbestos activities shall be performed by individuals and firms possessing the licenses,
certifications, training, and qualifications required by SCDES and applicable federal regulations.
The Contractor shall provide documentation of applicable SCDES asbestos contractor and
personnel licenses. Completed asbestos survey can be found in Attachment B.
Permitting Requirements
The contractor is responsible for applying for and receiving all applicable permits, prior to any
work on the property, including but not limited to:
* SC Department of Environmental Services ePermitting Application for Asbestos
Demolition Permit;
* Lexington County Land Disturbance Permit;
* City of West Columbia Demolition Permit.
Additionally, the Contractor is required to have an active City of West Columbia Business License.
Existing Conditions
The project site generally consists of:
* One-story residential structure, approximately 1,000 square feet.
* Existing porch.
* Existing deck.
* Existing perimeter and/or yard fencing.

* Existing landscaping and trees designated for removal.
* Existing tree stumps associated with trees being removed.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid and to
independently verify existing conditions, dimensions, quantities, access, and site constraints.
Please review the attached plat for reference.
General Requirements
The Contractor shall:
1. Obtain and maintain all demolition permits, licenses, inspections, and approvals required
by the City, County, State, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
2. Verify that electrical, natural gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and other utilities
have been properly disconnected or otherwise rendered safe prior to demolition.
3. Provide all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, fuel, disposal, and supervision
necessary to complete the project.
4. Protect adjacent properties, public rights-of-way, sidewalks, streets, utility infrastructure,
drainage facilities, and other improvements from damage.
5. Maintain appropriate barricades, warning signs, fencing, and other site controls during
demolition.
6. Conduct demolition in a safe and controlled manner.
7. Prevent unnecessary dust, noise, debris, and other impacts to adjacent properties and the
public.
8. Comply with all applicable OSHA requirements and federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.
9. Notify the Owner immediately of any concealed conditions, hazardous materials,
underground structures, or other conditions that may materially affect the work.
10. The limits of liability for the insurance shall provide coverage for not less than the
following amounts or greater, where required by Laws and Regulations:
1. Workers' Compensation and related coverages:
State: Statutory
Employer's Liability:
Bodily injury, each accident $ 1,000,000
2. Contractor's Commercial General:
General Aggregate $ 2,000,000
Each Occurrence (Bodily Injury and Property
Damage) $ 1,000,000

3. Automobile Liability:
Bodily Injury:
Each person $ 1,000,000
Each accident $ 1,000,000
Property Damage:
Each accident $ 1,000,000
4. Excess or Umbrella Liability:
Per Occurrence $ 4,000,000
General Aggregate $ 4,000,000
5. Contractor's Pollution Liability:
Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000
General Aggregate $ 1,000,000
Demolition Activities
Asbestos Abatement, Removal, and Disposal
Where asbestos-containing materials are identified and are required to be removed prior to
demolition, the Contractor shall perform or subcontract the asbestos abatement work through a
contractor properly licensed by SCDES to perform the applicable asbestos work.
All regulated asbestos-containing materials that are required to be removed prior to demolition
shall be properly removed before the building is demolished. SCDES requires regulated asbestos-
containing materials to be removed from a facility prior to demolition, subject only to limited
exceptions specified by the regulation.
Structure Demolition
The Contractor shall completely demolish and remove the existing approximately 1,000-square-
foot, one-story residence, including:
* Roof and roofing materials.
* Exterior walls and siding.
* Windows and doors.
* Interior walls and partitions.
* Ceilings and floors.
* Cabinets, fixtures, appliances, and built-in components.
* Plumbing fixtures and associated piping.
* Electrical fixtures and equipment.
* HVAC equipment and associated components.
* Crawlspace or other substructure, if applicable.

* Foundation, footings, piers, and slab, if applicable.
Porch And Deck Removal
The Contractor shall completely remove the existing porch and deck, including:
* Decking.
* Framing.
* Railings and stairs.
* Posts and supports.
* Footings and piers, where applicable.
* Roofing or overhead structures associated with the porch.
Fence Removal
The Contractor shall remove existing fencing located within the project area, including:
* Fence panels.
* Posts.
* Gates.
* Hardware.
* Concrete post footings.
The Contractor shall exercise care to avoid damaging fencing, structures, landscaping, or
improvements located on adjoining properties.
All resulting demolition debris shall be loaded, transported, and legally disposed of off-site at the
completion of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all landfill, tipping, recycling, hauling,
and disposal fees. No demolition debris shall be buried, burned, or otherwise disposed of on the
project site.
Tree and Landscaping Removal
The Contractor shall remove trees specifically identified or designated by the Owner for removal.
Tree removal shall include:
* Cutting and removal of designated trees.
* Removal of all century plants (agave americana) located on the site.
* Removal of major limbs and branches.
* Removal of trunks.
* Chipping or hauling of wood and brush.
* Removal and disposal of resulting debris.
* Stump removal as specified below.
The Contractor shall take appropriate precautions to protect structures, utilities, sidewalks,
streets, neighboring properties, and other improvements during tree removal operations.

Tree quantities and locations shall be verified by the Contractor prior to bidding.
Stump Removal
The Contractor shall remove all stumps associated with trees designated for removal.
Stump removal shall include:
* Grinding or excavation of the stump.
* Removal of visible root mass that interferes with site restoration.
* Removal of stump grindings and wood debris.
* Backfilling resulting holes and depressions with suitable clean fill.
* Compacting fill as necessary to provide a stable surface.
Stump holes shall not be left open or unsecured following completion of the work.
Site Restoration
Following demolition and removal operations, the Contractor shall leave the property in a clean,
safe, and stable condition.
Site restoration shall include:
1. Removal of all demolition debris.
2. Removal of exposed concrete, masonry, metal, wood, and other demolition debris.
3. Removal of stump grindings and excess organic material.
4. Filling of holes, depressions, excavations, and voids created by the specified demolition
work.
5. Placement of suitable clean fill where necessary.
6. Rough grading of disturbed areas to provide positive drainage and a reasonably uniform
surface.
7. Removal of excess soil and debris from sidewalks, streets, drainage structures, and
adjacent property.
8. Final site cleanup.
Unless otherwise specified, the finished property shall be left in a rough-graded condition suitable
for future maintenance or redevelopment.
Basis of Bid
The Contractor shall provide a single lump-sum price for complete performance of all work
described in this Scope of Work.
The lump-sum bid shall include all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, demolition, hauling,
disposal, permits, utility coordination, tree and stump removal, site restoration, cleanup,
insurance, and incidental costs necessary to complete the project.

Unit
Item Description Total
Price
Asbestos abatement, removal, and disposal $_____ $_____
Demolition and removal of approximately 1,000 SF one-story residence,
$_____ $_____
porch removal, deck removal, and fence removal
Designated tree removal $_____ $_____
Stump removal and disposal $_____ $_____
Site filling, rough grading, and restoration $_____ $_____
Final cleanup and disposal of demolition debris $_____ $_____
TOTAL LUMP-SUM BID $_____
Submittal and Questions
The submittal is due Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Electronic submittal is required. Submit one (1) PDF to kcall@westcolumbiasc.gov.
Submit questions in writing via email to Katherine Call at kcall@westcolumbiasc.gov. The
deadline for questions relating to the RFP is Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 4:00 pm. The
City will provide answers via an addendum issued on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
It is the responsibility of each submitter to examine the entire RFP, seek clarifications in writing,
and review their submittal for accuracy before submitting their responses. The City will not
request clarification from any individual relative to their submittal but reserves the right to ask
for additional information from all parties that have submitted responses.
Attachments
Attachment A: Property Survey
Attachment B: Asbestos Survey

C C
OMPLIANCE ENTRE
Environmental Safety Regulatory
September 8, 2026
City of West Columbia
Alexis Kiser, MPA
803-939-8628
akiser@westcolumbia.gov
Project: Asbestos Testing
738 Center Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Miss Kiser:
Compliance Centre, Inc. (CCI) completed an asbestos inspection at 738 Center Street. All
suspect materials were sampled on September 2, 2026. The home is scheduled for demolition.
Non-suspect building materials were found in the home- such as the vinyl windows, aluminum
siding, exterior wooden porch, interior wood paneling, wooden baseboards and the carpet
throughout the home which was placed atop foam padding with no glue.
I. Agreement / Asbestos Inspector's Signature
This report has been prepared at the request of City of West Columbia. The inspection was
conducted by and the report was prepared and reviewed by the undersigned Environmental
Professional(s).
Inspection Conducted License # Signature(s) Date
by:
Christy Brabham Smith BI-00472 9/2/2026
Blaine Burnett NC 12659
BI-002565
Report Prepared by:
Christy Brabham Smith BI-00472 9/7/2026
Blaine Burnett NC 12659
Report Reviewed by:
920 Saint Andrews Road * Columbia SC * 29210 * 803-772-1430
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Christy Brabham Smith BI-00472 9/8/2026
NC 12659
920 Saint Andrews Road * Columbia SC * 29210 * 803-772-1430
(Toll Free) 800-257-8199 * (Facsimile) 803-772-1435 * www.compliancecentre.net

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II. Asbestos Inspection/Assessment Scope of Work
In an effort to satisfy OSHA, AHERA, ASHERA and NESHAP requirements for building materials
that may be asbestos containing, the inspection was completed by a licensed Asbestos Inspector
in accordance with procedures specified in EPA 40 CFR, 763.86. The inspection included a
comprehensive visual inspection of the subject area(s) to identify suspect materials. A list of
functional spaces and homogenous materials was made for the building, along with a
description of the type of material (thermal system insulation, surfacing and miscellaneous). A
physical assessment of the condition and location of suspect material was conducted, and
representative bulk samples were collected for laboratory analysis.
The home is square shaped with aluminum siding over wood. It is built on a crawl space. The
roof is asphalt shingles over wood subroof. The home includes a living room, kitchen, dining
room, hallway, one bedroom and one bathroom. The home includes approximately 1083
square feet.
III. Bulk Samples for Asbestos
Suspect Material Cat. Location Present Quantity Percent Analysis
Mat. Description (S,T,M) Cond. Asbestos Method
No.
Throughout the
PLM
Drywall/Joint Home (behind 1500 sq ft 2%
1A-G M/S G/F EPA/600/R-
Compound paneling in Chrysotile
93/116
kitchen/dining)
Kitchen, Living, PLM
3%
2A-C Textured Ceiling S and Bedroom G/F 1000 sq ft EPA/600/R-
Chrysotile
93/116
PLM
Floor Tile- Top Bathroom 30 sq ft None EPA/600/R-
3A-C M G/NF
Layer Detected 93/116
& TEM
PLM
Floor Tile- Bathroom 30 sq ft None EPA/600/R-
4A-C M G/NF
Bottom Layer Detected 93/116
& TEM
PLM
3%
5A-C Textured Ceiling S Hallway G/F 80 sq ft EPA/600/R-
Chrysotile
93/116
PLM
Roof of Home 1080 sq ft None EPA/600/R-
6A-C Roofing M G/NF
Detected 93/116
& TEM
PLM
None
7A-C Block Mortar M Foundation G/NF 1100 sq ft EPA/600/R-
Detected
93/116
Exterior Front PLM
None
8A-C Block Mortar M Steps G/NF 18 sq ft EPA/600/R-
Detected
93/116
920 Saint Andrews Road * Columbia SC * 29210 * 803-772-1430
(Toll Free) 800-257-8199 * (Facsimile) 803-772-1435 * www.compliancecentre.net