The purpose of this Invitation to Bid is to secure the services of a General Contractor to perform and manage property abatement, demolition, decommissioning, asbestos abatement, and related civil construction work for Pierce County. Pierce County has purchased or may purchase properties, homes and structures in need of services. Pierce County is seeking the service of a qualified General Contractor with minimum of five years experience in abatement and demolition with the capacity and capability to perform a variety of projects. DEMOLITION/EARTHWORK: Complete demolition and disposal of stick build homes, mobile homes, garages, barns and other structures including structure contents, concrete foundations, walkways, and driveways, decks, fencing, pools, hottubs, play structures, including but not limited to, all remnant components of the demolished structures and any tires, wood, trash, and other debris present on the property. This work could also include stabilization of the site after the demolition is complete. UNDERGROUND or ABOVE GROUND TANK REMOVAL: Pumping, testing, soil sampling, removal, soil contamination remediation, restoration, permits and reports for the proper removal of fuel tanks or other miscellaneous storage tanks. SEPTIC DECOMMISSIONING: Decommissioning of existing septic systems. When septic systems are located, they shall be decommissioned in accordance with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department rules and regulations. The septic decommission, removal and backfilling operation shall also be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor could be responsible for the locating of septic tanks and having the septic tank pumped. Pierce County will be responsible for submitting to the Health Department for the decommissioning certificate. WELL DECOMMISSIONING: Locating and ensuring well heads are capped to prevent any potential contamination from entering the well casing. Well work can include the removal of pumps and the removing of the casing to a minimum of 3 feet below existing grade. Grading work, when required, shall conform with surrounding contours. When grading work is performed, erosion control activities shall also be included to protect exposed soils. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: In some instances, Pierce County may require asbestos abatement services. Pierce County will have all necessary AHERA material survey work done prior to issuing a request for work order assignment and will share any existing report with the contractor. It is preferred that contractors have the proper certifications to perform asbestos abatement work. WORK ORDER DETAILS: Pierce County is unable to determine the precise schedule or amount of work that may be performed. The County will develop the scope of work and define the specific details for each project and will typically notify the Contractor of each work project by email. The email will provide all necessary project information and schedule requirements.