RFP 2026-05 Demolition Services

The City of Hampton, Georgia, acting through its Downtown Development Authority, is seeking a qualified demolition contractor to perform complete demolition and site clearance services at 24 and 26 East Main Street in Hampton’s historic district. The project requires the full removal of all above-grade and below-grade structures, including foundations, floors, walls, roofs, basements, and embedded utilities, along with the proper disconnection, capping, and abandonment of water, sewer, electric, gas, and telecommunications systems. The contractor must adhere strictly to the Existing Conditions Assessment and Code Analysis Report dated December 3, 2025, and comply with all requirements of the Hampton Historic Preservation Commission to protect adjacent occupied buildings with shared demising walls. Hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead-based paint, PCBs, and mercury, must be identified and managed through a pre-demolition survey conducted by a Georgia-licensed inspector, with all waste disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations and maximized for recycling. Site restoration includes backfilling excavations with compacted structural fill, final grade alignment to surrounding elevations, installation of erosion controls such as silt fencing and mulching, and repair or replacement of sidewalks, curbs, and public right-of-way. All work must be performed under a Construction Services Agreement, with the contractor responsible for securing all permits, bonding, insurance, and labor. Proposals must include a detailed technical narrative, a site-specific Safety Plan, and a Traffic Control Plan certified by an ATSSA-qualified professional, both submitted for approval prior to mobilization. The selection will follow a best value evaluation using weighted criteria: 30% for firm qualifications and key personnel experience in urban/historic demolition, 30% for technical approach, historic resource protection, schedule realism, and safety planning, 25% for fee competitiveness and overall value, and 15% for past performance on similar sensitive projects, with emphasis on on-time delivery, dispute history, and protection of adjacent structures. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Beacon by August 7, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST, with a mandatory site visit on July 15, 2026, required for responsiveness. Contractors must hold active Georgia contractor licenses, be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, and provide current certifications including OSHA 30, Hazmat, and ATSSA. The successful proposer must furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds issued by