Abatement and Demolition of Ryerson School

The Town of Madison (ToM) is seeking bids from qualified and experienced abatement/demolition contractors to abate and fully demolish the ~43,150 square foot former Ryerson Elementary School, located at 982 Durham Road in Madison, CT.

The intent of this project represented by this Invitation to Bid is to contract for full-building abatement of all hazardous building materials, demolition/disposal by conventional means all remaining non-HBM building elements, demolition/disposal of most exterior site improvements such as driveways and sidewalks (one parking lot to remain to serve the adjacent playground), and restoration of the site to a natural state.

• All activities per Abatement Specification Package dated 7/6/2026, developed by Langan, and Drawing HMB-01 "Hazardous Building Materials Abatement Plan" dated 7/6/2026 developed by Langan
• All demolition activities required for the complete demolition, removal, and disposal of the structure, foundation, mechanical/electrical equipment, subsurface piping within the building foundation footprint only, appurtenances, and site elements (walkways, parking lots, driveways, etc.) as well as restoration of the site with a minimum of 6” of topsoil to a grassy field blending with the surrounding grades.
• No utility work or coordination with utilities is required as part of this project.
• Building and appurtenance foundation/slabs/footings are to be completely removed (full depth) and disposed of off-site, with the exception of boiler room infill as noted above. Excavated areas are to be backfilled with clean fill compacted in twelve (12) inch lifts to 6” below surrounding grade, then 6” of topsoil installed.
• Adjacent playground area is not part of the project scope.
• The contractor must install erosion/sediment control fabric around the site perimeter at all areas where grade slopes away from the building.
• Chain-link temporary fencing of at least 6’ high must be installed around the project perimeter for the duration of the project.
• The septic tank/leaching field (west of building) is to remain in place (abandoned). The inlet to the system is to be cut and capped immediately outside the building foundation, with a marker installed above grade to note the location.
• Site lighting poles (5), fixtures, and bases are to be fully removed and bases infilled with clean fill. Conduit between the fixtures can remain.
• Final condition of site is to be fine graded topsoil naturally matching the surrounding grades, grass seed and topsoil. Contractor is responsible for full establishment of grass areas.

Submission

Bids must be received in **hard-copy format** at the Facilities Department Main Office, 284 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT 06443 no later than **12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 19, 2026**, when/where all bids will be opened and bidder names and pricing will be publicly read aloud.

A **mandatory** pre-bid conference will be held. This will be the only opportunity to view the jobsite and existing conditions.

Bonds and requirements

• A Bid Bond in the amount of **10% of the contract value** must be supplied with all bids in order to be considered.
• Payment (Labor and Materials) and Performance Bonds will be required for the full contract amount, and must be provided before commencement of any project work.
• Contractors and all subcontractors must be properly licensed by the State of Connecticut
• Contractor must maintain their principal place of business within (90) miles of the Madison Public Schools Facilities Building at 284 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT.
• Work authorized under any contract executed as a result of this Invitation to Bid is expected to reach the thresholds requiring prevailing wages [...]

Contract term

On-site abatement/demolition must start on March 15, 2027 and be project must be fully completed by June 18, 2027.

Selection

Unless otherwise required by law, the Town of Madison/Madison Public Schools reserves the right to award the bid to a Selected Bidder that is not the lowest bidder.