300 Burr St - Demolition of Commercial Building and Parking Lots

The City of Jackson, through its Community Development agency, has issued solicitation 2026-DEPARTMENT-052 for the demolition of a commercial building and parking lots located at 300 Burr St. The scope of work includes the removal of structures and debris, asbestos abatement, and comprehensive site restoration, including grading and greening to blend with surrounding properties. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible contractor who meets all licensing requirements, specifically a demolition license for Residential Builders or Maintenance Alteration with an R-Home Wrecking classification. Bidders must submit their quotes via the e-Procurement Portal by October 27, 2026, including a completed pricing table, ethics disclosure form, and proof of licensing. Key contractual obligations include a one-year warranty on all materials and work, and a requirement to provide bonds, licenses, and environmental insurance within ten days of the award. Performance is subject to liquidated damages of 1,000 dollars per day for failure to meet the completion date, though extensions may be granted for winter weather provided a rough grade is installed by December 30 and final restoration is completed by May 1, 2027. The City maintains an opt-out clause allowing the removal of parcels from the award with limited reimbursement to the contractor. Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity certifications and HUD Section 3 regulations for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars is mandatory. Payment is processed bi-weekly upon approval by the Department of Neighborhood and Economic Operations, provided invoices contain detailed line items for grading, greening, demolition, and asbestos abatement.