Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority - Request for Bid - Demolition of 165 E. 1st Street

Project Location:
165 E. 1st Street
Trinidad, Colorado

Owner:
Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority (TURA)

Estimated Building Area:
16,198 Square Feet

Mandatory Pre-Bid Walk-Through:
October 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Bids Due:
October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Submit Bids To:
Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority
Attn: Tara Booth
135 N. Animas Street
Trinidad, Colorado

Bids shall be clearly marked:

“BID – DEMOLITION OF 165 E. 1ST STREET”

1. INVITATION TO BID

The Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority (TURA) is requesting sealed bids from qualified and experienced demolition contractors for the demolition and removal of the existing structure located at 165 E. 1st Street, Trinidad, Colorado.

The existing building is estimated to contain approximately 16,198 square feet.

The selected contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, permits, disposal, supervision, and other services necessary to safely and completely demolish the structure and clear the site in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The structure has already been tested for asbestos. Contractors shall review the available asbestos testing information and shall be responsible for complying with all applicable requirements concerning asbestos and other regulated materials encountered during the project.

2. MANDATORY PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH

A mandatory pre-bid walk-through will be held at the project site:

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 165 E. 1st Street, Trinidad, Colorado

Attendance at the mandatory walk-through is required for a contractor's bid to be considered.

Contractors are encouraged to inspect the property, including the approximately 16,198-square-foot structure, existing site conditions, access, utilities, and any other conditions that may affect the cost or performance of the work.

3. BID DUE DATE

Sealed bids must be received no later than:

October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Late bids may be rejected.

Submit Bids To:

Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority
Attn: Tara Booth
135 N. Animas Street
Trinidad, Colorado

4. SCOPE OF WORK

The successful demolition contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, permits, disposal, and other services necessary to safely and completely demolish the existing approximately 16,198-square-foot structure at 165 E. 1st Street.

Work shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Obtain all required demolition permits, notifications, and approvals.
2. Verify and coordinate utility disconnects prior to demolition.
3. Provide required site safety measures, barricades, signage, fencing, and protection of adjacent property.
4. Demolish the existing approximately 16,198-square-foot structure.
5. Remove and properly dispose of all demolition debris.
6. Handle asbestos-containing materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
7. Remove foundations, slabs, footings, and other below-grade improvements as directed by TURA.
8. Properly load, transport, and dispose of demolition materials at approved facilities.
9. Protect neighboring properties, streets, sidewalks, utilities, and public improvements.
10. Control dust, debris, noise, and other impacts associated with demolition.
11. Backfill and compact areas disturbed by demolition as required.
12. Complete final grading and site cleanup.
13. Leave the property in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
14. Comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, CDPHE, TURA, City of Trinidad, and other applicable requirements.

The property has already been tested for asbestos.

The contractor shall review the available asbestos testing documentation prior to submitting a bid. All costs associated with required asbestos-related work shall be included in the bid.

Any required asbestos abatement, handling, transportation, and disposal shall be performed by appropriately qualified and licensed/certified personnel as required by law.

6. BID SCHEDULE

Item	Description	Lump Sum Bid
1	Demolition of existing approximately 16,198-square-foot structure at 165 E. 1st Street, including labor, equipment, permits, debris removal, disposal, and site cleanup	$____________
2	Asbestos-related work, if required based upon existing testing	$____________
3	Removal/disposal of foundations, slabs, and below-grade materials	$____________
4	Site restoration, backfill, and final grading	$____________
	TOTAL BID	$____________

Bidder shall identify all exclusions or assumptions.

7. BID REQUIREMENTS

Each bid shall include:

• Completed and signed Bid Form.
• Total lump-sum bid price.
• Itemized bid schedule.
• Contractor's name, address, phone number, and email.
• Appropriate contractor licensing information, if applicable.
• Proof of insurance upon request.
• Identification of proposed subcontractors.
• Description of exclusions or qualifications.
• Confirmation of attendance at the mandatory pre-bid walk-through.

The successful contractor shall maintain insurance coverage required by TURA and applicable law, including appropriate general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and other required coverage.

Certificates of insurance shall be provided prior to commencement of work.

The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining safe working conditions at the project site and shall comply with all applicable OSHA requirements and other safety regulations.

The work area shall be secured to prevent unauthorized access.

10. TURA RIGHTS

The Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all bids.
• Waive minor informalities or irregularities.
• Request clarification of any bid.
• Award the project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, or to the bidder determined to be in the best interest of TURA.
• Cancel or modify the solicitation if determined to be in the best interest of TURA.

TURA is not obligated to accept the lowest bid.

BID FORM