Demolition of 9008 Old US 31, Berrien Springs, MI

Berrien County is soliciting bids for the demolition and removal of a blighted property located at 9008 Old US 31, Berrien Springs, Michigan, formerly the Village Inn Motel. This project is funded through the State Land Bank Authority Blight Elimination Program via the American Rescue Plan Act. The scope of work includes the safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) and the removal of hazardous waste, such as dried paint and household cleaners, prior to full demolition. The contract is structured as a lump sum agreement with a performance period running from October 31, 2024, through January 30, 2025. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Berrien County Purchasing Department by October 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST. Proposals will be evaluated based on pricing, demolition experience, capacity to meet timelines, innovation, and adherence to socioeconomic requirements, including MBE/WBE and HUD Section 3 preferences. Contractors must provide a sworn and notarized affidavit of compliance with the Iran Economic Sanctions Act and adhere to strict OSHA and EPA standards for asbestos handling, including the use of HEPA-filtered equipment and negative-pressure enclosures. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon successful visual inspections and third-party air clearance sampling.