66812-27-0005 Demolition of Former Boys & Girls Club Building

Sealed bids will be received at the City of Douglas City Hall, 302 South Madison Ave., Douglas, Georgia, up to November 17th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the City of Douglas Council Chambers for the purchase of the following: "FY27 City of Douglas Demolition and Remediation of Former Boys & Girls Club Bid# 66812-27-0005"

The City of Douglas is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and properly licensed contractors to provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, permits, transportation, disposal, and services necessary to complete asbestos abatement, demolition of the existing building, debris removal, and restoration of the property located at 210 Jackson Street, Douglas, Georgia.

The building was severely damaged by a weather event and has significant water intrusion and mold growth. Contractors shall evaluate the existing conditions and use appropriate personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection where required, for personnel entering or working within affected areas.

Asbestos Abatement

The contractor shall review the available asbestos inspection and survey documentation before beginning work and shall provide all labor, equipment, containment, protective equipment, testing, air monitoring, transportation, disposal, and documentation necessary to complete the required asbestos abatement. The contractor shall obtain all required asbestos abatement permits, submit required notifications, and pay applicable fees. Demolition shall not begin until required abatement activities are completed and applicable clearance requirements have been satisfied.

Building Demolition

Following completion of required asbestos abatement and receipt of applicable clearances, the contractor shall completely demolish and remove the existing building and all components designated for removal. Demolition shall include, but not be limited to:

• The building structure and exterior walls.
• Interior walls, finishes, ceilings, and flooring.
• Roofing systems and associated components.
• HVAC equipment, ductwork, and mechanical components.
• Plumbing components and fixtures.
• Electrical components, where applicable and safe to remove.
• The concrete slab, footings, and foundations as required by the project.
• The front awning and other building components designated for removal.
• All resulting demolition debris and waste.

Hazardous Materials and Debris

The contractor shall properly identify, handle, remove, and dispose of regulated materials encountered within the project scope. The contractor shall load, haul, transport, and properly dispose of all asbestos waste, demolition debris, and other waste generated by the project.

Lot Restoration and Grading

Following completion of demolition and removal of all debris, the contractor shall restore the property to a safe, clean, stable, and reasonably level condition.

Lump Sum Bid Price

The bidder shall provide one lump sum price for completing all work described in this Scope of Work.

Sealed bids will be received at the City of Douglas City Hall, 302 South Madison Ave., Douglas, Georgia. **No late bids will be accepted.**

The City of Douglas reserves the right to accept the lowest, most acceptable bid and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The City of Douglas reserves the right to waive any technicalities or irregularities so that an award can be made in the best interest of the city.

Site visits

Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the property before submitting a bid. All site visits must be scheduled and completed no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled bid opening date. No unscheduled site visits will be permitted.

Insurance and bonding

• Workers' Compensation as required by Georgia law.
• Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of **$1,000,000** per occurrence.
• Applicable commercial Automobile Liability coverage.
• Contractor Pollution Liability with minimum limits of **$1,000,000**.

The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.