Demolition, site work and asbestos abatement for a residential development in Sikeston, Missouri. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; for site work for a residential development; and for asbestos abatement for a residential development.

The City of Sikeston is soliciting bids for the demolition and disposal of any and all structures at 302 Westgate St (Bid 25-20) which is located within the city limits, due to Health and Safety violations creating a public nuisance and hazard to the citizens living in the various neighborhoods. Work required The Contractor shall remove and dispose of any and all material located at said address including houses, shelters, outbuildings, junk and trash, all trees and bushes (unless designated by staff to remain on site), fences, vehicles and equipment, house content and any other fixture or amenity within the defined property boundaries. Remove all trees, bushes, overgrowth, and fences within the property boundaries. The contractor shall remove all foundations including concrete slabs and footings. Any voids remaining from the removal of the structure shall be filled with compacted dirt and graded to the matching elevation of the top of curb of the adjacent street. Contractor shall seed and straw any fill placed on site or any disturbed soil. The City of Sikeston reserves the right to withhold payment from any contractor who fails to completely demolish and remove all contracted property debris. The Contractor shall pick up and remove all trash generated from this project and shall level the ground before leaving the premises. The work will be completed in ten (10) days from notice to commence work. Asbestos will be completed by the City of Sikeston. Any explanation desired by the bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the specifications listed in the Invitation for Bid must be submitted to Barry Blevins, Community Development Director, 105 E. Center, Sikeston, Missouri 63801; (573) 475-3744. All inquiries, whether written or oral, shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the request for proposal. It is the responsibility of the bidder to deliver his bid on or before the date and time of the bid closing. Bidders must not count on a notary public being available at City Hall. All documents requiring notarization must be notarized by the bid deadline. Otherwise, they are incomplete. Amendments to, or withdrawals of proposals received later than the time and date specified as the bid opening will not be operative. The City of Sikeston reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, as deemed, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the City of Sikeston. The City of Sikeston reserves the right to reject any proposal if the vendor is delinquent in the payment of any taxes, fees or licenses owed to the City of Sikeston. In the event a vendor is delinquent in any payment to the City, the City may offset the delinquent amount due against sums owed the vendor. The City of Sikeston reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to accept the lowest and best bid for each of the listed properties. The use of prevailing wages (State and/or Federal) is waived for this project. Successful bidder will be required to sign a contract with the City of Sikeston for the demolition of the structure. Demolition can not begin until contract is signed, permits are issued, administrative warrant issued and DNR approval has been received.