Demolition of Blighted Properties

Request for Proposal

For

Demolition of Blighted Properties

Bid Number FY26-10

BIDS DUE NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM ON THURSDAY, April 23, 2026

City of Waycross

Purchasing Department Attn: Mamie Jackson, Purchasing Manager 417 Pendleton Street Waycross, GA 31501

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Waycross, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide demolition services for blighted residential and commercial properties within the City limits. The number of properties is unknown and will be assigned on an as-needed basis.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and disposal necessary to complete demolition services including but not limited to:

Site inspection and coordination of utility disconnections.

Obtaining required permits.

Asbestos inspection and regulated abatement (if required).

Complete demolition of structure and foundation unless otherwise directed.

Removal of driveways, slabs, footings, accessory structures as directed.

Hauling and lawful disposal of all debris.

Backfill with clean fill, compact, grade, and stabilize site.

Seed and straw disturbed areas.

Pre- and post-demolition photographs.

3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including EPA, Georgia EPD, and OSHA standards. All asbestos inspections and abatements shall be performed by properly licensed professionals. Disposal manifests shall be provided to the City.

4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurance coverage:

Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate.

Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit.

Workers' Compensation: Statutory limits (Georgia).

Employer's Liability: $1,000,000.

Umbrella/Excess Liability: $1,000,000.

The City of Waycross shall be named as Additional Insured. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to Notice to Proceed. Policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Waycross from any and all claims arising from performance of this contract.

5. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals shall include:

Company qualifications and experience.

List of at least three (3) similar municipal demolition projects.

Safety plan and OSHA record.

Equipment list.

Proposed unit pricing schedule.

Completed required affidavits.

6. PRICING FORMAT

Proposer shall provide unit pricing for the following categories:

Small Residential (<1,500 SF) - Lump Sum per structure

Medium Residential (1,500-3,000 SF) - Lump Sum per structure

Large Residential (>3,000 SF) - Lump Sum per structure

Commercial - Price per square foot

Slab/Foundation Removal - Price per square foot

Asbestos Abatement - Unit price or allowance

7. EVALUATION CRITERIA (100 POINTS)

Experience & Qualifications - 30 Points

Project Approach & Safety Plan - 20 Points

Past Performance & References - 20 Points

Cost Proposal - 30 Points

The City reserves the right to conduct interviews and negotiate final pricing prior to award.

8. CONTRACT TERM

The initial contract term shall be one (1) year beginning July 1, 2026, with the option to renew annually for up to four (4) additional years upon mutual agreement.

E-VERIFY AFFIDAVIT

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Contractor verifies compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

Company Name: ___________________________

Federal Work Authorization User ID: ___________________________

Date of Authorization: ___________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

Subscribed and sworn before me this _____ day of __________, 20____.

Notary Public: ___________________________

My Commission Expires: ___________________________

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

The undersigned Contractor certifies that a drug-free workplace will be provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. 50-24-1 et seq.

Company Name: ___________________________

Authorized Signature: ___________________________

Title: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________