Demolition of St. Bartholomew Anglican Church

The County of Lambton has issued solicitation 2024-154 for the demolition of St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, located at 718 Cathcart Boulevard in Sarnia, Ontario. The project involves the demolition of a building totaling 14,995 square feet, including the basement. The successful contractor is responsible for developing all necessary demolition plans and obtaining the required city permits. Work is scheduled to commence on October 22, 2024, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2025. Bidders must provide a Form of Tender, a Schedule of Prices, work performance references, and complete a health and safety questionnaire verifying WSIB and liability insurance coverage. Environmental due diligence has been conducted, including a Phase One Environmental Site Assessment which determined that a Phase Two assessment is not required. However, a Section 30 Designated Substance Survey has identified hazardous materials on-site, including lead, mercury, silica, and asbestos-containing materials such as friable heat shielding, non-friable stucco, plaster, and vinyl floor tiles. These findings are critical for safety compliance and abatement planning. The procurement process included a mandatory site meeting on September 18, 2024, and several addenda and Q&A sessions to clarify project specifications and extend the response deadline to October 17, 2024.