Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Fort Smith is seeking bids from qualified, City-licensed demolition firms, hereinafter referred to as “Contractor,” to provide demolition and disposal of designated substandard and condemned site(s) as indicated in this bid document (See “Demolition & Pricing List”). These services shall be in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this bid document. Services required shall include and incorporate the demolition and disposal of the said structure(s), removal of footings, slabs, asphalt pavement, walkways, miscellaneous structures, debris, and other undesirable objects. The price listed shall include all costs associated with the performance of the services specified, including overhead, labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and all other costs incidental to complete demolition and removal of the structures indicated, including the removal and cleanup of any asbestos, the removal of any concrete foundation walls, footings, floors, etc., and the hauling and placing of any fill material which may be required to fill remaining voids. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS In accordance with accepted principles and techniques used in the demolition of real property or structural removal, and in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations, the Contractor shall provide the following services in regard to said property: 1. Actual demolition shall incorporate the removal of all structures to include residential, outbuildings, sheds, and other miscellaneous structures so designated by the City. 2. Removal of all foundations, footings, slabs, asphalt walkways and driveways, debris, and other undesirable objects to the sidewalk. Care shall be taken not to damage the sidewalks or street. Any damage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 3. Septic systems (if applicable) shall be pumped until empty, remove and dispose of tanks, and fill in void with clean fill. All sanitary sewer lines connected to street sewer main lines shall be capped off. Areas shall be filled to grade and shall match elevation to adjoining property. 4. Foundation landscaping shall be removed unless otherwise designated. Dead trees shall be removed, and the contractor shall provide fill and refill the excavated site to a level even with the surrounding area. 5. The area shall be filled with clean fill and graded to a uniform and well-drained finish. All filled areas shall be compacted, and the entire area shall be left well drained by grading to existing drain areas. Fill materials shall be free from matter subject to deterioration.
