Environmental Abatement & Disposal of Asbestos and Hazardous Materials & Demolit Invitation for Bids ( IFB) & ndash; LB 26- 004 Environmental Abatement & Disposal of Asbestos and Hazardous Materials & Demolition and Disposal Residential Structures in Flint, Michigan is being issued by the Genesee County Land Bank Authority ( GCLBA) and funded through Community Project Funding Grants under the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD). Additional funding may include Coronavirus State and Local Fisca
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This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the abatement and demolition of residential and commercial structures in Genesee County. Bidders must be prequalified and added to the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) bidder's list. The project involves the removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials prior to demolition. Compliance with federal labor standards, including Copeland Anti-Kickback legislation, and federal equal opportunity requirements is mandatory. The GCLBA encourages participation by minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE) and Section 3 business concerns, with potential for extra consideration in scoring. The contract is anticipated to start after execution, with specific project schedules outlined in the Important Dates section. The GCLBA reserves the right to amend, suspend, terminate, or reissue the IFB. Bidders must submit all required documentation by the due date, including insurance, certifications, and a work plan. Late bids will not be accepted. A public bid opening will be held after the due date and time. All communications regarding this IFB must be directed to the GCLBA contact listed on the cover page. Failure to comply with any condition may result in immediate rejection of the application. Bidders are responsible for checking the GCLBA website for addenda. A site visit is recommended to understand the conditions of the work. Bids offering less than thirty (30) days for acceptance will be considered nonresponsive. Key submission requirements include: Evidence of GCLBA prequalification approval (not more than one year old). Letter of interest. Completed bidding checklist. Evidence of insurance meeting specified limits. References for projects completed within the last 5 years. Completed Certification Form Note (Attachment C) with original signature. Completed bid tender and all IFB/RFP attachments. Section 3 Information and Acknowledgement (Attachment E). Conflict of Interest statement (Attachment F). Debarment Certification (Attachment G). Disclosure of Environmental Violations (Attachment H). Subcontractor information (Attachments I and J). Bid, Performance, and Payment Bond capability. Current Certificate of Good Standing or Certificate of Existence. Active SAM. gov registration (UEI number). Verification of up-to-date prequalification documents. Staff certifications and expiration dates (copies due within 3 business days of award notice). Work plan identifying properties with asbestos-containing materials and alternate work plans. Health and Safety Plan (HASP). Acknowledgement of Special Conditions. Important Dates: Questions Due: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Question Responses Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting: N/A. Bids Due: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST. Notice of Award: On or around Friday, August 14, 2026. Contract Signed: On or around Friday, August 21, 2026. Start Work: On or around Monday, August 24, 2026. Winter-grade work completed and paperwork submitted: Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Final grade, seed and straw work completed and paperwork due: On or before Friday, April 30, 2027. The GCLBA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. Multiple contracts may be awarded to ensure timely completion.
The bid notice indicates that winter-grade work should be completed and paperwork submitted by Tuesday, January 5, 2027, and final grade, seed, and straw work completed and paperwork due on or before Friday, April 30, 2027. The notice states, Bidders should ensure they have capacity to meet the timing outlined above.
The bid notice states, any contract resulting from this IFB will not necessarily be awarded to the bidder with the lowest price. Instead, contracts shall be awarded to bidders whose proposal is the most responsive, responsible and offers the best service to the GCLBA in accordance with criteria set forth in IFB.
The bid notice states, only firms/contractors that are prequalified and have been added to GCLBA's bidder list can respond to IFBs issued by the GCLBA. It also mentions that If bidder does not convince the Genesee County Land Bank Authority (GCLBA) that it possesses the above minimum qualifications with the bid response/submittals, the GCLBA may deem the bidder not qualified and the bidder may not be considered for contract award.
The bid notice states, Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall review environmental surveys and reports and inspect the sites of the proposed work to arrive at a clear understanding of the conditions under which the work is to be done.
The bid notice states, Questions due no later than Wednesday, July 1, 2026 by 3:00 PM.
The bid notice states, Bidders and contractors that violate this code of conduct may be subject to consequences. It also mentions, Any violation of this condition [no contact regarding this solicitation made with other GCLBA employees] may result in the immediate rejection of application.
