This is a public tender notice from the City of Lubbock for demolition services at **** Erskine. Bidders can submit responses electronically via the City of Lubbock's partner website, Bonfire, or in hard copy. Bids will be opened on May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The estimated budget for this project is $75,000. The scope of work includes the removal of the primary structure, accessory buildings, fencing, rubbish, debris, paving materials, dead trees, and all utilities, followed by clearing and leveling of the grounds. Sidewalks are excluded from the demolition. Contractors must obtain all required demolition permits, work with a licensed consultant for asbestos abatement, submit notifications to the Texas DSHS, ensure proper utility disconnects, and comply with OSHA safety standards. All demolition debris must be transported to a licensed and approved landfill or recycling facility, with documentation of disposal required. A written safety plan must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of work. The contractor must provide proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. Bidders are encouraged to check for addenda at least 48 hours before the response deadline. Inquiries and clarification requests must be submitted in writing no later than five calendar days before the bid closing date.
The construction covered by the contract documents shall be substantially completed within 10 consecutive calendar days from the date specified in the notice to proceed issued by the City of Lubbock to the successful bidder.
All payments due to contractor shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the general conditions of the contract documents.
All equipment and materials incorporated in the project and all construction shall be guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship. Prior to final acceptance, the contractor shall furnish to the owner, a written general guarantee which shall provide that the contractor shall remedy any defects in the work, and pay for any and all damages of any nature whatsoever resulting in such defects, when such defects appear within one year from date of final acceptance of the work as a result of defective materials or workmanship, at no cost to the owner City of Lubbock.
All bids are evaluated for compliance with specifications before the bid price is considered. Response to specifications is primary in determining the best low bid.
The bidder may be required before the award of any contract to show to the complete satisfaction of the City of Lubbock that it has the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the service specified therein in a satisfactory manner.
The contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the City of Lubbock on whose behalf this contract is made, sixty dollars ($60) for each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed for each calendar day, or portion thereof, such laborer, workman, or mechanic is paid less than the wages assigned to his particular classification as set forth in the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages included in these contract documents.
It shall be each bidder's sole responsibility to inspect the site of the work and to inform bidder regarding all local conditions under which the work is to be done.
All protests regarding the ITB process must be submitted in writing to the City Director of Purchasing and Contract Management within 5 working days after the protesting party knows of the occurrence of the action which is protested.
The estimated budget for this project is $75,000.
