Halsey House Project

The Halsey House Project, managed by the City of Los Altos, involves the demolition of the Halsey House, a local Historic Landmark eligible for the California Register of Historic Resources. Located at 482 University Avenue within the Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos, California, the project consists of demolishing the structure within an approximately 0.3 to 0.6 acre area of disturbance. The work is expected to last roughly three months, with a construction start date of January 1, 2025. Following demolition, the site will be cleared, building materials will be hauled to an off-site disposal location, and the area will be replanted with native vegetation to match existing surroundings. The scope of work requires the use of small, lightweight equipment, such as excavators and compact track loaders, to accommodate a pedestrian bridge with an 8-ton weight capacity and 10-foot width; some demolition will be performed manually with hand tools. The project is subject to rigorous environmental and safety standards, including CEQA compliance, Cal/OSHA Title 8 regulations for excavation and shoring, and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to prevent pollutant discharge. Comprehensive evaluations have been conducted, including a relocation feasibility study, geotechnical investigations, and biological resource reports. The project is identified under NAICS code 238910 and solicitation number EVN25467.