Demolition and site work for a road / highway in Greenville, South Carolina. Completed plans call for the demolition of a road / highway; and for site work for a road / highway.

Question Deadline 05/13/2025 at 12:00 PM ET All inquiries regarding this bid shall be submitted via the County's online procurement Portal, located at online Greenville County Code Enforcement is requesting bids for the demolition of the structures on four (4) properties located on Minus Street and one (1) property on 3rd Street in Greenville, SC. There is also trash, rubbish, debris and uncontrolled growth on each property. The properties will need to be cleared, graded to promote positive drainage and then seeded and strawed. Greenville County Building Safety will issue a no cost demolition permit for each property. The contactor(s) will be responsible for facilitating utility disconnection (power/sewer, etc) and asbestos abatement on the properties that contain asbestos (see attached asbestos surveys) which will include permitting through SC DES. If air monitoring is required, the County will fund. However, the contractor(s) will need to coordinate with S&ME for air monitoring services. The County reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors. Greenville County is soliciting sealed bids in response to Demolition of Structures, subject to the conditions and all provisions set forth herein and attached. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the County's online procurement Portal. Offerors may also click "Follow" on this IFB to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website for answers to inquiries no later than Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:00 pm ET. Demolition (raze/ tear down) of all structure(s), to include removal of the structure(s), removal of all debris, weeds, rank vegetation, driveways, slabs, foundation walls, impervious surfaces, and fences. Sever and seal electrical, gas, water, sewer, and telephone utility mains per the Utility Companies Directives, also to fill open wells, removal/crushing/fill-in of septic tanks, underground fuel tanks, etc. on property(ies) to South Carolina Department of Environmental Services standards. Demolition of the structure shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations for the properties located at: 304 Minus Street, Greenville, SC Tax Map Number 0113.00-09-059.00. Asbestos WAS detected on the property. Project design and air monitoring will be required for asbestos abatement. Greenville County has contracted S&ME for project design and air monitoring services. Coordination with S&ME and Greenville County Codes will be required to conduct the air monitoring during the abatement. Please see asbestos report and project design. 306 Minus Street, Greenville, SC Tax Map Number 0113.00-09-060.00. Asbestos was NOT detected on the property. Therefore, project design and air monitoring will NOT be required. 307 Minus Street, Greenville, SC Tax Map Number 0112.00-14-022.02. Asbestos WAS detected on the property. Air monitoring WILL be required. However, project design will NOT be required. Greenville County has contracted S&ME for air monitoring services. Coordination with S&ME and Greenville County Codes will be required to conduct the air monitoring during the abatement. Please see asbestos report. 308 Minus Street (mobile home), Greenville, SC Tax Map Number 0113.00-09-061.00. Asbestos WAS detected on the property. However, project design and air monitoring will NOT be required. 45 3rd Street, (Woodside) Greenville, SC Tax Map Number 0122.00-05-027.00. Asbestos WAS detected on the property. Project design and air monitoring will be required for asbestos abatement. Greenville County has contracted S&ME for project design and air monitoring services. Coordination with S&ME and Greenville County Codes will be required to conduct the air monitoring during the abatement. Please see asbestos report and project design. Leveling and grading of entire site and seeding the property with a mixture of grass seed, specifications found in Section G "CLEAN-UP" of this document. Construction of any temporary passageways meeting the requirements of these specifications may be required. B. METHOD OF DEMOLITION: Any standard method of demolition currently in use except burning or blasting shall be acceptable. Where air monitoring is required, the contractor must notify the Greenville County Code Compliance representative of the date the abatement contractor will be on site to have air monitoring in place. Ample notice must be given in order to arrange the services. C. EXCAVATION: Protection of adjacent buildings and existing structures. Excavations shall not be carried below existing foundations until underpinning and shoring to be performed by Contractor have been completed. All existing structures, pipes, and foundations, which are to remain, shall be adequately protected or replaced by the contractor without cost to the Owner. Waste. Excess material from excavation not suitable or required for backfill or filling shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of in an approved landfill. Disposal of materials. Salvaged materials from the structure may be stored on the site temporarily but not beyond the date specified for completion of the Contract. All other materials shall be promptly removed as demolition progresses. D. EXISTING UTILITIES: Existing utilities such as gas, water, and sewer lines shall be properly disconnected and / or capped by a method approved by the Utility Companies Directives. Sewer services shall be disconnected as close as feasible to the road right-of-way or property line and sealed with concrete or other means acceptable to local sewer authority. The Contractor will arrange for termination of service to the above structures and disconnection of any electrical wiring. Any expense or damage to utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Abandoned wells shall be closed in accordance with SC DES regulations. The contractor shall schedule a progress inspection at the time of the disconnection and termination of the utilities in order that the County representative can perform an inspection prior to the close of the project. The Contractor shall schedule an inspection with the appropriate utility provider and obtain a release in writing that the termination of utilities is acceptable to the utility provider. Properties may contain an underground fuel oil tank located on the property. Remove tank and contents in accordance with SC DES standards and obtain any applicable permits. E. GRADING: Any exposed earth uncovered by demolition will be graded smooth. Demolition sites are to be leveled. In the event low areas remain which will cause water to stand, the contractor shall be responsible for filling or grading to eliminate. Contractor is also responsible for maintaining minimum slopes to prevent erosion. Compliance with the Greenville County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance is required F. BACKFILLING AROUND FOUNDATIONS: All timber shall be removed, and all trash shall be cleared out from the excavation. Backfill shall be excavated material. Backfill shall be placed in 8-inch layers and compacted by mechanical tamping. Surface of backfill shall be left 6 inches above final grade to allow for settlement. All basement areas are to be cleaned out and filled to the adjacent grade with suitable fill material and compacted to 95% compaction. G. CLEAN-UP: All trash and debris shall be removed. All excavated areas shall be raked clean by hand or by means of landscaping equipment. The entire lot shall be back dragged, leveled with rollover, pulverize type landscaping equipment and seeded with the following: Grass seed: Tall fescue - (Festuca arundinacea) is perhaps the most popular grass in the mountains and upper piedmont areas of South Carolina. Its popularity relates to its ease of establishment through seeding and its green color during the winter months when warm-season turfgrasses are dormant and brown. Tall fescue PLANTING RATES: Lawn Meadow / Covered field rates: 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Annual Rye grass over=seeding and quick establishment. Lawn Meadow / Covered field rates: 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft 3. After completion of seeding, stabilize with clean straw at a rate to completely cover any disturbed and/ or seeded areas H. PERMITS: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all required permits/licenses necessary for the completion/execution of the work. A building demolition permit will be issued by Code Compliance at no charge. The Contractor shall perform all work in conformance with applicable local codes and SC DES requirements whether or not covered herein by the specifications for the work. I. SAFEGUARDS DURING DEMOLITION: General. The temporary use of streets or public property for the storage or handling of materials of equipment required for demolition and the protection provided to the public shall comply with the provisions of this section. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of all individuals and those performing work under this Contract and for any damages to the Owner(s) property that may occur as the result of negligent acts by him or his workers and shall indemnify and Hold Harmless the Owner and Greenville County through insurance as stipulated in the Contract documents. Allowable Use of Public Property During Construction. The amount of space and conditions under which public property may be used for demolition purposes shall be as set forth below: One-third (1/3) of the width of street that is adjacent to the curb in front of the building being demolished and for which a permit has been issued, provided that not less than 16 ft. Of usable street width remains. Street or sidewalk space may be used in accordance with the following provisions: That a walkway be constructed in the outer portion of the permissible occupied street space, conforming to these requirements. That building material, fence, shed or any obstruction of any kind shall not be placed so as to obstruct free approach to any fire hydrant, lamp post, manhole, fire alarm box, or catch basin, or so as to interfere with the passage of water in the gutter. Protection against damage shall be provided to such utility fixtures during the progress of the work, but site of them shall not be obstructed. That a ten-(10) foot clear roadway be maintained through any alley located behind the building. That proper precaution shall be made during construction to prevent concrete, mortar washing or any other material from entering a sewer. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued for such purposes as stated herein shall post with the applicable governing authority a bond of such type and amount as deemed advisable by the applicable governing authority as protection from any and all liability. Covered Walkways are Required when Structure Height Exceeds One Story. A roof covering for the entire length of the project shall be provided over the temporary or permanent sidewalk, from the time the demolition extends above the second-floor level until materials are no longer being used or handled on the front above such walk. Exemption from this policy may be issued by Codes Enforcement. Construction of Walkways, Fences, and Protective Coverings. Before any demolition work is commenced the Contractor shall construct a temporary walkway in conformity with this section. Where pedestrian traffic does not warrant the walkway or where otherwise not required by Code Enforcement, exemption from this policy may be issued by Codes Enforcement. All fences, barriers, or temporary structures of any kind located on public highways, shall be so constructed as not to obstruct vision at the intersection of streets. Walkways shall be not less than four (4) feet wide in the clear. Walks shall be built in a safe and substantial manner and be maintained in that condition at all times. A smooth handrail of substantial construction not less than three (3) feet high, shall be provided on the traffic or street side of the walkway. A fence of substantial solid construction at least eight (8) feet high shall be provided on the building side of the walkway. Roof coverings over walkways, as required by above shall be constructed of not less than one layer of two in nominal dimension wood plank spanning not over three (3) feet between supports, or equivalent decking. The framework supporting the walkway covering shall be well braced and designed to support at least one-hundred fifty (150) pounds per square foot but the top deck shall be designed to carry not less than two-hundred fifty (250) pounds per square foot. The roof covering shall be of width sufficient to cover the entire walkway or sidewalk, and shall be made watertight. Suitable provision shall be made for adequate lighting of the walk under the covering, at all times. A minimum clearance of eight (8) feet six (6) inches shall be maintained above walkways. Walkway shall be an entirely free-standing structure with no braces or supports extending outward, toward or onto the structure being demolished. Contractor shall not remove Covered Walkway until obtaining written clearance from Codes Enforcement. Walkways to be kept in repair. The street side of any barricade or fence, handrails and sidewalks shall be kept reasonably smooth and in good repair while construction work is in progress, or while such barricades, fences or walkways are placed on or over public property. Cleaning of Sidewalks and Streets. The Contractor, upon the completion of the building, shall immediately remove all walkways, debris and all other obstructions and leave such public property in as good a condition as it was before such work was commenced. Warning Light. Every walkway shall be kept well lighted continuously between sunset and sunrise and the outer edge of the occupied space of the street or sidewalk shall have placed thereon portable barricade signs with flashing amber lights which shall burn continuously between sunset and sunrise. Protection of Roofs and Skylights of Adjoining Buildings. Protection for the skylights and roof of such adjoining buildings shall be provided, at Contractors expense, provided that the owner, lessee or tenant of the adjoining building should refuse permission to have the roofs and skylights protected, the responsibility and expense for the necessary protection shall devolve on the person refusing such permission. J. JOB SITE SAFETY All work carried performed at the work site shall be in accordance with OSHA requirements and the General Safety Policy of Greenville County. (for additional information regarding the Safety Policy of Greenville County, contact the Risk Manager located in the Human Resources Department, 864 467 7150) K. SCHEDULING, NOTIFICATION AND BASIS OF AWARD No late bids will be accepted. Low bidder on each site will be notified by the Greenville County Procurement Department following the bid opening. Contractor shall commence demolition within the time specified at the issuance of the Notice to Proceed from Greenville County Procurement Services and all work shall be completed within the time frame specified in the signed contract.\ Failure to comply with the above will result in the contract being revoked and another contract will be awarded to the next low bidder.