SCOPE OF WORK The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, permits, fees, and equipment necessary for demolition and debris removal per Contract specifications. Demolition and clearing will be performed upon request by the City Administrator or designees. The City of Seymour aims to demolish and clear dangerous, unsafe, or substandard structures promptly and cost-effectively. There will be no pre-bid meeting for this project, but firms are allowed to contact City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher at (940) 889-3148 or at jbrasher@cityofseymour.org. LOCATION: 908 N Main & 1007 N Main The cost will be on a lump-sum basis. These bids will then be presented to the city council September 26th. Supervision, Equipment, and Material: The contractor shall determine the most efficient methods and obtain City approval before starting work. The contractor must provide labor, equipment, supervision, materials, supplies, and transportation for demolition services. Contractor Requirements: To be considered responsible, contractors must: Have adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them. Adhere to the required schedule, considering all existing commitments. Have a satisfactory performance record. Maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics. Possess necessary organizational experience and operational skills or the ability to obtain them. Have the technical equipment and manpower or the ability to obtain them. Be qualified and eligible under applicable laws and regulations. Individuals or firms will be notified by Noon on Friday, September 27th whether they have been selected for the project. Unless expressly allowed in writing by the City Administrator, no bid may be changed, amended, or modified in any manner after it is delivered to the City; however, such documents may be withdrawn and resubmitted any time prior to the applicable deadline. Bidders taking exception to the specifications, or offering substitutions, shall state these exceptions in the section provided or by attachment as part of the bid. The absence of such a list shall indicate that the bidder has not taken exceptions and shall hold the bidder responsible to perform in strict accordance with the specifications of the invitation. The City of Seymour reserves the right to accept any and all or none of the exception(s)/ substitution(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the city. Bid must comply with all federal, state, city and local laws concerning types of products specified. Design, strength, quality of materials must conform to the highest standards of manufacturing practice. Minimum standards for responsible bidders: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate responsibility and must meet the following requirements: Have adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain resources required; Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule; Have a satisfactory record of performance; Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics; Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. City of Seymour may request clarification or other information sufficient to determine bidder's ability to meet these minimum standards listed above. Failure to respond to such requests shall be cause for removal from consideration. Work to be Performed Remove all assigned structures, including concrete slabs, porches, and walkways @ 908 N Main Remove all assigned structures, sign base, cinderblock pit, and debris @ 1007 N Main Remove pier foundations to at least three (3') feet below ground level. Remove and cap utilities as described in paragraph 4.0. Cut grass and weeds to no higher than two (2") inches. Remove dead trees, leaving stumps no higher than twelve (12") inches. Trim live tree branches encroaching on the house (if present) or neighbor's house or fence. Remove all cut grass, weeds, and tree branches from the lot. Remove non-hazardous debris (e.g., appliances, crates, trash, tires, scrap metal, lumber, furniture). Do not perform any work on or inside any inhabited or safe structures on the property. Take care not to damage any existing safe structures or living trees. The bid awarded under this Statement of Work will be in amounts below the threshold requiring Performance and Payment Bonds. No Bid Bond will be required to be provided with the initial bid submission. No bonds will be required under this Statement of Work. For questions concerning the preparation of your Proposal, please contact City Administrator Dr. Jeff Brasher at 940-889-3148, or jbrasher@cityofseymour.org. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.