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Request for Proposal, Demolition of Former St. Paul's Church
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The Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress is soliciting proposals for the complete demolition and site restoration of the former St. Paul’s Church located at 133 W. Green Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, a structure condemned following a fire in July 2025. The project requires full removal of the brick church building, including its foundations, along with the safe abatement and disposal of hazardous materials such as asbestos-containing materials and underground oil storage containers, with mandatory soil assessment and remediation if contamination is found. All work must comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including those from the EPA, OSHA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, with asbestos removal requiring a DEP 10-day notice and clearance testing by an approved inspector. The contract mandates a comprehensive set of pre-demolition activities including site investigations, submission of a Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan, Demolition Plan, and Waste Management Plan, along with strict perimeter fencing, controlled access, and safety signage throughout the project duration. Funding for the project comes from a grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, requiring adherence to all applicable state labor laws, including the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, Minimum Wage Act, Equal Pay Law, Wage Payment and Collection Law, Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, and Apprenticeship and Training Act, with certified payrolls and workforce documentation to be provided upon request. Contractors must demonstrate specific experience in demolishing masonry and church structures, hold valid licensing, maintain a strong safety record with verifiable EMR and OSHA logs, and provide references for similar projects. A performance bond equal to 100% of the contract value is required, along with substantial insurance coverage including $2M general liability, $10M umbrella, $5M pollution liability (with asbestos coverage), and statutory workers’ compensation, with DHAP named as additional insured. Coordination with the City of Hazleton for permits and utility disconnections, and protection of the adjacent Hazleton Library through pre-construction surveys, vibration monitoring, and dust suppression, are mandatory. Proposals must include a detailed schedule and lump-sum cost breakdowns for abatement, demolition, disposal, and site restoration, with an optional alternate submission for preservation of historic elements such as stained glass, masonry, or woodwork. All proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid by June 10, 2026, following a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 22, 2026
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Luzerne County, PA, USASet-Aside
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2. FUNDING SOURCE This project is being financed through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Contractors shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and grant requirements associate with the funding source. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Pennsylvania labor laws and requirements pursuant to Article V(b)(11), including but not limited to: • Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act • Pennsylvania Construction Industry Employee Verification Act • Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act • Pennsylvania Equal Pay Law • Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law • Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Act The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance by all subcontractors performing work on the project. Certified payrolls, workforce documentation, and other compliance records shall be provided upon request. Failure to comply with applicable labor laws may result in withholding of payment, contract termination or other remedies available to the Owner. PROJECT SIGN: A project sign must be posted onsite during all activity stating “This project was financed by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development”
3. SCOPE OF WORK 3.1 Pre-Demolition Activities • Site investigation and verification of existing conditions • Review of all environmental reports • Obtain all permits and approvals including the DEP 10 day notice for asbestos removal • Prepare and submit: o Site-Specific Health & Safety Plan (HASP) o Demolition Plan o Waste Management Plan 3.2 Hazardous Materials Abatement • Identification and removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in accordance with EPA, OSHA, DEP and state regulations • Air monitoring and clearance testing with DEP approved asbestos inspector present Basement Conditions: • Removal of oil storage containers, including: o Draining and proper disposal of tanks and oil o Assessment of potential soil contamination o Remediation if contamination is identified 3.3 Structural Demolition • Complete demolition of church structure including foundations • Removal of all interior and exterior elements • Dust, vibration, and noise control 3.4 Waste Removal • Segregation of hazardous materials as determined by Certified Asbestos Contractor and disposal of materials properly • Transportation and disposal at licensed facilities • Provision of all manifests and disposal documentation 3.5 Site Restoration • Backfill and compaction with suitable materials only • Rough grading • Full site stabilization • Clean and safe condition suitable for future development
4. PERIMETER PROTECTION AND SITE SECURITY The Contractor shall: • Install secure perimeter fencing around the entire site prior to mobilization • Maintain fencing for the duration of the project • Provide controlled site access • Install appropriate safety signage
5. ADJACENT PROPERTY PROTECTION – HAZLETON LIBRARY The Contractor shall protect the adjacent Hazleton Library and nearby properties by: • Conducting pre-construction condition surveys (photo/video) • Implementing vibration monitoring • Utilizing dust suppression methods • Providing temporary structural protection if required • Promptly addressing and repairing any damage
6. REQUIRED COORDINATION The Contractor shall: • Coordinate with the City of Hazleton for permits and inspections • Coordinate with all utility providers for disconnects and protections • Verify all utilities are safely terminated prior to demolition • Maintain ongoing communication with municipal authorities • Coordination with Certified Asbestos Contractor, hired by Owner
7. BONDING REQUIREMENTS • Performance Bond: 100% of contract value
8. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum coverage, including all subcontractors: • General Liability: $2M per occurrence / $4M aggregate • Umbrella Liability: $10M • Workers’ Compensation: Statutory • Employer’s Liability: $1M • Auto Liability: $1M • Pollution Liability: $5M (must include asbestos coverage) DHAP shall be named as Additional Insured.
9. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS Contractor must demonstrate: • Experience with demolition of masonry/church structures • Proven asbestos abatement experience • Proper licensing • Strong safety record (EMR, OSHA logs) • References for similar projects
10. PROJECT SCHEDULE Provide detailed schedule including: • Mobilization • Abatement • Demolition • Site restoration
11. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 11.1 Technical Approach • Demolition methodology / schematic plan • Abatement plan • Safety procedures 11.2 Cost Proposal • Lump sum pricing • Breakdown: o Abatement o Demolition o Disposal o Site Restoration • Unit rates for unforeseen conditions 11.3 Supporting Documents • Licenses • Insurance certificates • Safety records • References
12. ADD ALTERNATE – HISTORIC PRESERVATION Provide a separate add alternate for preservation of historic elements, including: • Stained glass • Masonry or stone features • Woodwork or architectural elements Include: • Method of removal and protection • Storage or delivery assumptions • Cost and schedule impacts
13. PRE-BID MEETING Mandatory pre-bid meeting: Friday May 22nd at 10am
14. QUESTIONS Submit questions via the “Ask a Question” feature PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com by: Tuesday June 2nd at 4pm Responses to questions which require an addendum or changes to the Bidding Documents will be issued via a Public Notice and posted on PennBid. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid will be notified by email when a change or addenda has been posted.
15. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Due: Wednesday June 10th at 4pm Submit electronically via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com to: Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress (DHAP), Cody Wood Bidding Documents can be obtained at no cost on PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com Proposals may be withdrawn, altered or otherwise modified within PennBid at any time prior to the due date and time.
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