Demolition for a multi-residential development in Three Rivers, Michigan. Completed plans call for the demolition of a multi-residential development.

**As of January 27, 2026, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for the award has not yet been established.** Sealed bids will be received for the demolition and clean-up of residential and accessory structures located at 318 S. Main St. (at the intersection of S. Main and Mechanic Streets), Parcel No. 051-245-020-00; combined with 051-245-018-00 (May 2025) in the City of Three Rivers, Michigan. Sealed bids should be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope "Demolition 318 S. Main". Bid information and specifications may be acquired from the City of Three Rivers website, the Department of Public Services, or by calling 269-273-1845. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities or defects in a bid, or accept a bid it deems to be in the best interest of the City. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. The City has local preference guidelines. 2. SCOPE OF WORK 2.1. Utilities - The Contractor shall disconnect or arrange for the disconnection of all utility service connections, such as water, gas, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, telephone, alarm systems, intercoms and other utilities which may be connected at one or more places to the structure and appurtenances. The Contractor shall ascertain the location or locations of each and all utilities servicing the buildings on the property, and disconnection shall be in accordance with the regulations of the utility concerned. 2.1.1. The Contractor shall contact the electric company and allow them enough time to disconnect this service. 2.1.2. All storm sewer leads, laterals, and connections shall be disconnected at a point no greater than two feet (2') behind the existing ROW line. The pipes shall be cut clean and capped with a rubber and stainless steel cap as manufactured by Fernco or approved equal. Each connection shall not be covered until approved by the Department of Public Services Director or their representative. 2.1.3. The City of Three Rivers Department of Public Services (DPS) is responsible for disconnecting water and sanitary sewer. DPS needs a minimum of 7 working days' notice by the Contractor prior to demolition to disconnect water and sanitary sewer. 2.1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the locations of any active utilities traversing the project site and preserve and protect them in operating condition. The Contractor shall protect all utility property including but not limited to, manholes, catch basins, valve boxes, line poles, end poles and wires, pedestals and other appurtenances. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of damage to any such utility. 2.1.5. At the completion of the project, the Contractor may be required to prepare and submit a record drawing which delineates the locations of all utilities and (when applicable) how each utility was terminated. This must be completed prior to the Contractor leaving the work site and must be submitted to the City for review and approval. 2.1.6. All utility services requiring excavation shall be backfilled and compacted to 95% modified proctor density. All sidewalk cuts, curb cuts and pavement cuts shall be clean, square and true, and shall be replaced with materials equal to those removed, or as approved by the City. 2.2. Demolition - The Contractor shall adequately secure the entire area with pedestrian fence throughout demolition as part of this pay item. 2.2.1. Site demolition shall include complete demolition of the specified site including, but not limited to, the removal of the buildings, all concrete, masonry, wood, glass, plaster, metal, ceramic, roofing, mechanical equipment, and insulation materials. The items and structures will include, but not limited to, buildings, accessory buildings, assessor structures, retaining walls, chimneys, wells, cisterns, fuel storage tanks, signs (except within the road right of way), antennas, all concrete sidewalk removal, all concrete curb removal, bituminous pavement removal, concrete pavement removal, miscellaneous concrete removal, etc.; however, all concrete sidewalk and curb within the road right-of-way shall remain in place. 2.2.2. Fencing (if applicable) - please note fencing at 318 S. Main St. does not exist. 2.2.3. All foundation walls, footings and pipes shall be demolished and removed to four feet (4') below finish grade. Demolished foundation walls may be left in the hole, and buried with the remaining foundation at least four feet (4') below grade. The contractor is also responsible to break up the foundation/basement floor for drainage purposes prior to backfilling the area with approved fill. 2.2.4. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all items remaining in the buildings scheduled for demolition. All items remaining in the buildings will need to be removed as part of this project. 2.2.5. All demolition and removal shall be performed by laborers skilled in this type of work, in an orderly, neat and quiet manner so as to cause the least amount of inconvenience, noise, dust, and other objectionable features. All construction materials, debris, rubbish, and waste generated as a result of the demolition work shall be properly removed from the site. 2.2.6. The Contractor shall conduct the work to insure the least obstruction to traffic. Any barricades, lights, warning signs and other safety features as required for the protection of the public, adjacent buildings, adjacent property, and as may be required by the State, County, and City shall be provided by the Contractor. 2.2.7. The Contractor will arrange for removal in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.