Project Information

Bid Title

2026 Demolition Packet

Issuing Agency

City of Independence

Location

Kansas

Published Date

Apr 24, 2026

Closing Date

May 21, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	2026 Demolition Packet
Category:	Demolitions
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Independence, Kansas, is accepting bids for the demolition of structure(s) located at: 1018 E. Birch Street, 821 E. Maple Street, 908 E. Maple Street, 700 N. 12th Street, 417 N. 2nd Street, 509 N. 13th Street, 208 S. Earl Street, 108 S. Wald Ave, 214 S. 12th Street, 1020 W. Chestnut Street, 707 W. Cottonwood Street, 828 W. Cottonwood Street, 212 W. Laurel Street, 1100 W. Laurel Street, 720 W. Maple Street, 805 W. Sycamore Street, 917 W. Sycamore Street, 800 W. Chestnut (medical office building), 705 Washington Street, 733 Washington Street, 300 Westminster Place, 1014 W. Beech Street, 1123 W. Main Street and 1208 W. Myrtle Street. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Independence, Kansas, at the office of the City Clerk, 120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids are to be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked plainly on the outside "Building Demolition Bid". If mailed, the sealed envelope will be enclosed in another sealed envelope also marked plainly on the outside as previously designated. Bids are to be submitted with a price for the demolition of each structure and for all locations combined. Include the removal of transit siding and bagging in the bid. The City reserves the right to accept the bid based on the lowest total bid per structure or for all structures combined. The City of Independence, Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities, irregularities, or technical defects in any bid, and to award the contract in the best interest of the City. The City further reserves the right to reject any bid from a bidder who is determined, in the sole judgment of the City, to be unqualified, non-responsible, or otherwise unable to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to award the contract by individual property, by group of properties, or as a total project, whichever method is deemed most advantageous to the City. The City may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and may require the bidder to furnish additional information as requested. The City reserves the right to reject any bid that is incomplete, conditional, or fails to comply with the requirements of the bid documents. The City also reserves the right to delay the award of the contract for a reasonable period of time as may be necessary to evaluate bids and determine the lowest and best responsible bidder. Publication Date/Time: 4/24/2026 8:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2026 2:00 PM Contact Person: David Cowan | davidc@independenceks.gov | 620-332-2528 Related Documents: 2026 Demolition RFP Packet - final 04232026

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City of Independence, Kansas

Request for Bid

Demolition of Condemned Structures

Responses will be received at:

City of Independence

2026 Demolition Packet

120 N. 6th Street

Independence, KS 67301

Email: davids@independenceks.gov

Bids may be submitted by mail or hand delivery to the City Clerk. Electronic (email)

submissions will not be accepted.

Questions regarding this Bid Packet

Email: davidc@independenceks.gov

Phone 620.332.2528

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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Sealed bids will be received by the City of Independence, Kansas, at the office of the City Clerk,

120 N. 6th Street, Independence, Kansas, until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at which

time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Contact: David Cowan | davidc@independenceks.gov | 620-332-2528

SCOPE OF WORK

• The Contractor shall demolish and remove all structures, accessory buildings, and debris

located on the designated properties. Demolition shall include the removal of all foundations,

slabs, and footings. Existing public (pedestrian) sidewalks shall remain in place unless

otherwise directed by the City.

• The Contractor shall clear each site of all vegetation, including shrubs, trees, and fencing,

resulting in a clean and unobstructed lot.

• The Contractor shall be solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and

local regulations regarding asbestos identification, handling, removal, and disposal.

• The Contractor shall transport and dispose of all demolition debris at a KDHE-approved

landfill facility and shall comply with all Federal and State asbestos regulations. The City’s

demolition site shall not be used for disposal.

• The Contractor shall properly cap or plug all sewer lines using a watertight method. All work

shall be subject to inspection and approval by the City.

• The Contractor shall, upon completion of demolition activities, backfill each site as necessary,

grade it to match the surrounding contours, and seed it with grass to establish a stabilized

surface.

• The Contractor shall be responsible for site safety and traffic control during all demolition

activities.

PROJECT LOCATIONS

1. 1018 E. Birch Street

2. 821 E. Maple Street

3. 908 E. Maple Street

4. 700 N. 12th Street

5. 417 N. 2nd Street

6. 509 N. 13th Street

7. 208 S. Earl Street

8. 108 S. Wald Ave

9. 214 S. 12th Street

10. 1020 W. Chestnut Street

11. 707 W. Cottonwood Street

12. 828 W. Cottonwood Street

13. 212 W. Laurel Street

14. 1100 W. Laurel Street

15. 720 W. Maple Street

16. 805 W. Sycamore Street

17. 917 W. Sycamore Street

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18. 800 W. Chestnut (medical office building)

19. 705 Washington Street

20. 733 Washington Street

21. 300 Westminster Place

22. 1014 W. Beech Street

23. 1123 W. Main Street

24. 1208 W. Myrtle Strett

TIME OF COMPLETION

Work shall commence within fifteen (15) days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within sixty (60)

days.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall provide proof of General Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

A minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage is required. The City shall be named as an additional

insured.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for identifying, testing, handling, abatement (if required),

removal, transportation, and disposal of all asbestos-containing materials and any other hazardous or

regulated materials associated with the demolition of the structures, in full compliance with all

applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to KDHE and EPA

requirements.

The Contractor shall obtain all required inspections, permits, and notifications prior to commencement

of demolition activities, including any required asbestos inspections and filings with KDHE.

Documentation of such compliance, including inspection reports, notifications, and approvals, shall be

provided to the City prior to demolition.

The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officials, employees, and

agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, fines, penalties, or regulatory actions

arising out of or related to the Contractor’s failure to comply with applicable environmental laws and

regulations, including those related to asbestos or hazardous materials.

DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

All demolition materials shall be disposed of at KDHE-approved facilities. Asbestos materials shall be

properly bagged (6 mil), labeled, and disposed of per regulations.

Bid Rejection and Award

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The City of Independence, Kansas reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any

informalities, irregularities, or technical defects in any bid, and to award the contract in the best

interest of the City.

The City further reserves the right to reject any bid from a bidder who is determined, in the sole

judgment of the City, to be unqualified, non-responsible, or otherwise unable to perform the work in

accordance with the Contract Documents.

The City reserves the right to award the contract by individual property, by group of properties, or as a

total project, whichever method is deemed most advantageous to the City.

The City may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder

to perform the work and may require the bidder to furnish additional information as requested.

The City reserves the right to reject any bid that is incomplete, conditional, or fails to comply with the

requirements of the bid documents.

The City also reserves the right to delay the award of the contract for a reasonable period of time as

may be necessary to evaluate bids and determine the lowest and best responsible bidder.

SIGNATURE

______________________________

Contractor Signature

Date: __________________

_________________________________________________

Name of Bidder (Printed)

_________________________________________________

Address

___________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip

_________________________________________________

Signature

_________________________________________________

Date

_________________________________________________

Title

_________________________________________________

Contact Phone Number

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BID SCHEDULE

Alternative Bids Permitted: A bidder may submit a bid on each individual

property or may submit one bid for all the properties combined, or do both.

When submitting a bid on all properties combined, the bidder must itemize

the cost of demolition as to each property so the City can pass the cost on to

the property owner as allowed by law.

Individual Bids:

1. 1018 E. Birch Street

$ _____________________

2. 821 E. Maple Street

$ _____________________

3. 908 E. Maple Street

$ _____________________

4. 700 N. 12th Street

5. 417 N. 2nd Street

$ _____________________

$ _____________________

6. 509 N. 13th Street

$ _____________________

7. 208 S. Earl Street

$ _____________________

8. 108 S. Wald Ave

$ _____________________

9. 214 S. 12th Street

$ _____________________

10. 1020 W. Chestnut Street

$ _____________________

11. 707 W. Cottonwood Street

$ _____________________

12. 828 W. Cottonwood Street

$ _____________________

13. 212 W. Laurel Street

$ _____________________

14. 1100 W. Laurel Street

$ _____________________

15. 720 W. Maple Street

$ _____________________

16. 805 W. Sycamore Street

$ _____________________

17. 917 W. Sycamore Street

$ _____________________

18. 800 W. Chestnut (medical office building) $ _____________________

19. 705 Washington Street

$ _____________________

20. 733 Washington Street

$ _____________________

21. 300 Westminster Place

$ _____________________

22. 1014 W. Beech Street

$ _____________________

23. 1123 W. Main Street (mult structures) $ _____________________

24. 1208 W. Myrtle Street

$ _____________________

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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