RFP - Sanilac County Land Bank Authority - Demolition of Residential Property Request

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Dec 18, 2025
Due:	Jan 16, 2026
Agency:	Sanilac County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	P - Salvage Services
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Leandra Wolschleger

Request for Proposals: Demolition Contractors

Request ID: RFP-4031-MAIN-DEMO

Sanilac County Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Program

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Sanilac County Land Bank Authority (SCBLA).

The Blight Elimination Program is being managed via a consultant agreement with the Economic

Development Corporation, of which all communication should flow. For questions regarding this

project, contact:

Leandra Wolschleger

Economic Development Corporation

250 E Huron Ave. Room 303

Bad Axe, MI 48413

989-269-6431

info@huroncounty.com

Key Dates:

Request for Proposals Issued: 12/18/2025

Due Date for Proposals: 1/16/2025

Bid Opening: 1/19/2025

Selected Firm Notified: 1/23/2025

The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority is seeking proposals for the demolition of residential

property in the City of Brown City. The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination

Program is administered by the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Huron in

partnership with the County of Sanilac. The property requiring demolition is owned by the City of

Brown City. This RFP is open to all qualified demolition contractors who are capable of and qualified

to meet the objectives and requirements described in this document. Respondents must supply

documentation supporting their qualifications for evaluation.

Proposal Evaluation and Contract Award – The Sanilac County Land Bank Authority follows the

Procurement Policy of the County of Sanilac. This project is made possible by the Federal ARPA

funding via State Land Bank Authority and will also comply with all the terms and conditions of the

Federal Award policies.

The property and legal description is:

• 4031 Main Street, Brown City, MI 48416

T9N R13E SEC 18 COM 56 RDS E OF NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4, S 18 RDS, TH E 4

RODS N 18 RODS W 4 RDS TO POB

Please note: The property has been fully stripped to the studs; all interior materials and finishes

have been removed prior to this RFP.

Scope of Work:

1. Demolition of Structure: The Scope of Work (“Work”) for this RFP may include, but is

not necessarily limited to:

1. Security: Provide site security for duration of project after notice to proceed is received.

2. Mobilization: Includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to mobilize to the

project site to perform the work. It includes all supervision of successful Respondent

personnel, and office support. It includes project meetings, surveying, site security,

temporary controls and utilities, pre-work submittals, preparation of all submittals

including, the successful Respondent’s Site-Specific Work Plan and Health and Safety

Plan (HASP), personal protective equipment, permits, disposal approvals, erosion

controls, barricades, traffic control, trash disposal, cleaning, and demobilization. Total cost

of this item shall not exceed four (4%) percent of the successful Respondent’s overall

base bid.

3. Utilities: The successful respondent is responsible for ensuring all utilities are

disconnected. It will be the successful Respondent’s responsibility to have any other

utilities cut and removed from the site as required by regulation, local ordinance or, at a

minimum, generally accepted methods. The successful Respondent is responsible for

contacting Miss Dig prior to any demolition activity.

1. Contractor is responsible to cut and cap utilities other than gas and electric and pay all

associated fees. This may include well capping and proper closure of any on-site

sewer systems or drainage systems as found by successful Respondent.

Demolition: Includes all labor, equipment, materials, fees, permits and incidentals

needed: to demolish building, flatwork, and below grade structures associated with the

building (including basement, foundations, footings, sumps, pits, vaults etc.);

transportation and disposal of all demolition debris; removal of all concrete and asphalt

drives and parking areas on site; and utility disconnects, removal, abandonment, or

protection of buried underground utilities as specified. Use of explosives is strictly

prohibited. Do not burn demolished materials. Except for items or materials indicated to be

reused, salvaged, or otherwise indicated to remain property of SCLBA, demolished

materials shall become the successful Respondent's property and shall be removed,

recycled, or disposed from Project site in an appropriate and legal manner. Successful

Respondent will be required to provide water, application equipment and personnel for

dust suppression during demolition activities.

4. Site Restoration: Site restoration shall include general backfilling, leveling and

compaction. Procedures, methods, materials, and other information regarding

excavation and backfill shall be included in the Project Work Plan developed by the

successful Respondent. The following information regarding excavation and backfilling

shall be included in the Project Work Plan, at a minimum: (1.) Project Schedule; (2.)

List of Subcontractors; (3.) Description of the methods and equipment to be used for

each related operation (i.e., excavation, transportation, sampling, etc.); (4.)

Transportation company; (5.) Method to protect any storm sewers and conveyances

during soil excavation in close proximity of the site; and (6.) Description of the means,

methods, and procedures for site restoration.

1. Backfill material: The successful Respondent shall submit data on proposed backfill

materials (sand and gravel) to the SCLBA for approval. This data shall include the

source of backfill material; grain size analysis, including MDOT classification; and

analytical results (including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), semi-volatile organic

compounds (SVOCs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and Michigan metals)

verifying that backfill material is uncontaminated. Testing shall be the responsibility of

the successful Respondent and shall be performed at no additional cost to the SCLBA.

1. Satisfactory materials shall be MDOT Class II sand or MDOT Class III granular

fill and shall be free of trash, debris, roots, and other organic matter. Native fill

can be reused in the excavation from which it came, if determined by SCLBA or

its designee to be suitable. Any sampling, sample delivery, and laboratory

analysis deemed necessary for reuse of native fill shall be the responsibility of

the successful Respondent and is incidental to the project.

2. Unsuitable materials

1. Contaminated soil includes, but is not limited to, soils that are visually or

olfactory impacted. If any VOCs, SVOCs, PCBs, or other contaminants are

detected in backfill material from an offsite location and/or if the SCLBA or its

designee detects any contamination through visual or olfactory senses, then

this will constitute classification as "contaminated soil.”

2. Unsuitable materials include the following materials: (1.) Soils that, when

classified under ASTM D 2487 - Classification of Soils for Engineering

Purposes, fall in the classification of Pt, OH, CH, MH, or OL; (2.) Soils that

cannot be compacted sufficiently to achieve the density specified for the

intended use; (3.) Soil with more than 10% organics; (4.) Soils that contain

greater concentrations of chloride or sulfate ions or have a soil resistivity or

pH less than the existing onsite soils; (5.) Topsoil; (6.) Slag; (7.) Crushed

concrete; (8.) Rock; (9.) Fill with brick, block or concrete; and/or (10.) Fill with

rocks larger than 4” diameter.

3. Analytical Reports: The successful Respondent shall submit to the SCLBA all

analytical results of the backfill, waste characterization, and any other samples

collected/required for the work.

2. Surface Grade: After demolition activities have been completed, all disturbed surfaces

shall be graded, prior to surface restoration, so as to leave no ruts, pits, piles, or

ridges. If it is required, the successful Respondent shall be responsible for settlement

of fill over any fill areas and shall be required to repair any voids or holes that appear

for a period of one year after final acceptance of work by the SCLBA, at the successful

Respondent’s own expense. The finished grade shall be flush (+ or -3”) with existing

sidewalks which will remain immediately adjacent to the affected area that is to be

considered grade.

3. Finish Grade: Finish grade shall match the pre-work grade at undisturbed areas and

the perimeter of the site. The finish grade shall be approximately 2-inches below the

pre-work grade at the center of the property with a gentle upward slope towards the

perimeter of the property where the finish grade matches the preexisting grade.

Grading shall be conducted as directed by the SCLBA or its designee. All areas

impacted by site activities, including pavements, roads, vegetation, and all other

disturbed or altered structures/features shall be restored to pre-work condition. The

finished grade shall be flush (+ or -3”) with existing sidewalks which will remain

immediately adjacent to the affected area that is to be considered grade.

4. Roadway and Parking Areas: The successful Respondent is required to repair, in-

kind or better, any areas of the successful Respondent’s access point, such as public

roads, sidewalk or curbs, disturbed as a result of the successful Respondent’s work

or access.

5. Demobilization: Includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to complete

balance of the Work under the bidding documents including but not limited to: site

demobilization including removing personnel, equipment, supplies, rubbish and incidentals

from the project site.

Deliverables

The successful Respondent must submit the following documentation to the SCLBA following

the noted milestones. Prior to processing final payment, all documents must be delivered to

the SCLBA.

1. Prior to work beginning: Project schedule; pre-work photos of site; project work plan;

HASP; spill contingency plan; proposed disposal facilities and proposed disposal facility

licenses

2. Prior To Demolition: NESHAP notification(s); permit applications and permits; dust control

and air monitoring plan; soil erosion and sedimentation control plan; utility disconnects

applications and verifications; and Abandoned Well Plugging Record.

3. After Demolition: Copies of all demolition waste manifests; copies of daily site activity

reports; photos of finished site; and backfill analytical report.

Qualifications

The Respondent shall demonstrate by submitting documentation with their response to this

RFP that they meet the following qualification criteria:

1. Hold a valid State of Michigan Residential Builder or Maintenance Contractor license.

2. Meet the insurance requirements listed in the Submission section of the RFP, number 9.

3. Provide a list of similar projects that demonstrates a minimum of three (3) years’ experience

with demolitions similar to this project.

4. Provide three (3) references, include organization, contact person, and their phone number.

5. Able to certify all criteria listed throughout the RFP.

6. The SCLBA will review all public sites including, but not limited to, those listing debarred

contractors for use of federal or state funds, licensing sites, OSHA violation sites and

environmental violation sites, to verify qualifications applicable to this site and/or funding

source.

Pre-Bid Meeting

A pre-bid meeting will be not be held. Respondents can visit the site and view the property

at their convenience.

Respondent Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of each Respondent, before submitting a bid, to:

1. Examine the RFP and associated documents thoroughly;

2. Visit the site and, if necessary, record conditions at the site (through logs/notes,

photographs, video or any other means);

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Description	Opening Date/Time	Closing Date/Time
RFP - Sanilac County Land Bank Authority - Demolition of Residential Property Request Sanilac County Land Bank Authority	December 28, 2025 9:00 AM	January 16, 2026 4:00 PM

RFP - Sanilac County Land Bank Authority - Demolition of Residential Property Request

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