Demolition of 43, 39, & 31 East Crogan Street

June 16, 2026
NOTICE OF BID
SB029-26
The City of Lawrenceville is soliciting competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Demolition of
43, 39, & 31 East Crogan Street, located at 43 East Crogan Street, 39 East Crogan Street, & 31 East Crogan
Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Sealed bids will be received by the Lawrenceville Finance Department, 70 S.
Clayton Street, Main Level, Room M46A, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 until 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday,
July 23, 2026 and then publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after 2:00 P.M. will not be accepted.
Bid envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date, and time of opening.
The work to be performed by the Contractor consists of but is not limited to the following major items:
1. Secure the perimeter following International Building Code. Install erosion control measurements around
jobsite.
2. All the building structures, including but not limited to floor slabs, drains, lifts, footpaths, septic tanks (if
any), debris, drums, containers, used ASTSs, signs, junk and trash removal, tree (if in conflict with building
demolition) & shrubs and other components inside and outside the main building must be completely
demolished and removed from their present site. See bid alternate for concrete driveway demolition and
sidewalk/curb & gutter/ landscape strip installation.
3. Disturbed area must be graded, backfilled & compacted, sloped in such a manner that the site does not retain
water (around 1% grade). Seed and Straw must be applied after site disturbance.
4. All demolition debris must be removed and disposed of properly in an appropriate landfill or recycled in
accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and
the Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4.
5. See additional information in the Appendix (Site Plan and Asbestos & Lead Paint Inspection Report)
A pre-bid conference/site visit is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 43 East Crogan Street,
39 East Crogan Street, & 31 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. All bidders are urged to attend.
Questions regarding bids should be directed to Kenneth Morris, Purchasing Director at
kenneth.morris@lawrencevillega.org , no later than 3:00 P.M. on July 9, 2026. Bids are legal and binding upon
the bidder when submitted. All bids should be submitted in duplicate.
Bids in the case of Corporations not chartered in Georgia must be accompanied by a proper certification stating
that said Corporation is authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.
No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Bidder agrees to complete the Contract awarded within the "allowable calendar days for completion" from the
date of the "Notice to Proceed".

Notice of Bid -Page 2
Demolition of 43, 39, & 31 East Crogan Street
BID DATE: July 23, 2026
Bid Number: SB029-26
A five percent (5%) bid bond must be submitted with the bid. Successful contractor will be required to
provide a one hundred percent (100%) payment and one hundred percent (100%) performance bond as well
as an insurance certificate fulfilling requirements as stated in the bid documents. Surety and insurance
companies must have an AM Best rating of A-5 or greater, be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies
holding Certificate of Authority and acceptable sureties on Federal Bonds, be licensed by the Georgia
Insurance Department and the Georgia Secretary of State to do business in the State of Georgia.
All bonds must be submitted on forms provided by the City of Lawrenceville and agencies providing bonds
and insurance should provide proof that they meet the criteria outlined in the bid and contract documents.
The City of Lawrenceville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its
programs or activities. The written Bid Documents supersede any prior verbal or written communications
between the parties.
Award will be made to the contractor submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The City of
Lawrenceville reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive technicalities and to make an award deemed
in its best interest. Bids may be split or awarded in entirety. The City reserves the option to negotiate terms,
conditions and pricing with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder(s) at its discretion.
Award notification will be sent to companies submitting a bid via email.
We look forward to your bid and appreciate your interest in the City of Lawrenceville.
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NOTICE TO BID
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SITE PLAN:
43 EAST CROGAN STREET
The building is constructed on a masonry/concrete block crawl space with a superstructure of wood framing
supporting a pitched, asphalt shingle roof. The exterior is finished with Hardie Plank siding that was installed
over wood clapboard siding. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, newly installed ceramic tile; gypsumboard
walls; and gypsumboard ceilings with a smooth finish. According to the Gwinnett County tax assessor, the
building was constructed in 1920 and encompasses approximately 1,112 square feet (SF). According to the
property owner, a gut renovation was performed around 2019 and included removing all drywall (both walls &
ceilings) and installing floor tile over hardwoods in the kitchen and bathrooms.
39 EAST CROGAN STREET
The building is constructed on a masonry/concrete block crawl space with a superstructure of wood framing
supporting a pitched, asphalt shingle roof. The exterior is finished with vinyl siding that was installed over
asbestos shingle siding. Interior finishes include hardwood floors, newly installed ceramic tile; gypsumboard or
beadboard panel walls; and gypsumboard ceilings with either a smooth or stippled textured finish. According to
the Gwinnett County tax assessor, the building was constructed in 1936 and encompasses approximately 920
square feet (SF).
31 EAST CROGAN STREET
The building is constructed on a concrete block crawl space with a superstructure of wood framing supporting a
pitched, asphalt shingle roof. The exterior is finished with a brick facade and vinyl siding. Interior finishes include
hardwood, ceramic tile, and engineered vinyl plank flooring; gypsumboard or beadboard panel walls; and
beadboard panel ceilings or gypsumboard ceilings with either a smooth or stipple textured finish. According to
the Gwinnett County tax assessor, the building was constructed in 1930 and encompasses approximately 1,904
square feet (SF). A concrete block carport and wood frame storage building were apparently added to the property
in 1984, according to tax assessor records.
* Building(s) Asbestos & Lead Paint Survey:
Chrysotile asbestos was found greater than one percent in the below materials. These materials should be removed
and properly disposed of prior to conducting demolition activities. The removal should be completed by a
qualified contractor and the materials should be disposed of properly in accordance with governmental
regulations.
43 EAST CROGAN STREET
* Black roofing tar on chimney flashing
39 EAST CROGAN STREET
Asbestos cement shingle siding beneath vinyl siding;
* HVAC cloth duct tape;
* Stippled ceiling texture on ceilings throughout;
* Drywall joint compound on walls throughout; and
* Drywall joint compound on ceilings throughout
31 EAST CROGAN STREET
* Black roofing tar on roof penetrations;
* Stippled ceiling texture on ceilings throughout;
* Drywall joint compound on ceilings throughout; and
* Beige texture on the wall in Bedroom 2.
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The following paint samples were found to contain concentrations of Lead greater than 0.5% by weight:
43 EAST CROGAN STREET
* Exterior yellow paint on wood clapboard siding (under Hardie Plank siding); and
* Exterior yellow paint on wood trim.
39 EAST CROGAN STREET
* Exterior white paint on windows;
* Exterior white paint on wood paneling near entrance;
* White paint on bead board walls; and
* White paint on bead board ceilings
31 EAST CROGAN STREET
* Cream paint on wood paneling on the south wall (under vinyl siding); and
* Yellow paint on bead board wall (under gypsumboard siding).
As noted, these materials should be removed and properly disposed of prior to conducting demolition activities.
The removal should be completed by a qualified contractor and the materials should be disposed of properly in
accordance with governmental regulations. See additional information in the Appendix (Site Plan and
Asbestos & Lead Paint Inspection Report).
Work to be performed by the General Contractor:
The work to be performed by the General Contractor consists of but is not limited to the following major items:
1. All the building structures including but not limited to floor slabs, drains, lifts, concrete footpaths, septic
tanks (if any), debris, drums, containers, used ASTSs, signs, junk and trash removal, tree (if in conflict with
building demolition) & shrubs and other components inside and outside the main building must be
completely demolished and removed from their present site. Asphalt parking area to not be demolished (no
asphalt/driveway/sidewalk demolition).
2. Basements & crawlspaces must be graded, back filled & compacted, and sloped in such a manner that the site
does not retain water and is acceptable to the Project Engineer.
3. All demolition debris must be removed and disposed of properly in an appropriate landfill or recycled in
accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 and the
Georgia Rules for Solid Waste Management Chapter 391-3-4.
4. Contractor must comply with the International Building Code (IBC).
5. Backfill all disturbed areas with good dirt compacted to min 95%.
6. The end result of the demolition areas needs to be that the area has a smooth flat slope and drains well.
7. Seed with contractor mix and straw in all disturbed areas.
8. Erosion control shall be installed as where necessary as directed by the Project Engineer. Double row of
Georgia DOT Approved Type C Silt fence must be installed around all disturbed perimeter.
9. All concrete, steel tallies and staircases shall be completely removed before filling with clean soil and must
be filled to the ground line or grade and sloped in such a manner that the site does not retain any stormwater.
10. Storm drain structures if any to remain undisturbed and protected.
11. All sanitary sewer lines to be properly sealed off.
12. Only mainline sewer lines shall remain undisturbed.
13. Contractor to coordinate with utility owners and disconnect existing utilities remained on site (if any).
14. Provide State of Georgia Asbestos Abatement License Number with your bid. If a subcontractor will
be providing asbestos abatement, provide subcontractor information
15. Contractor to pursue and obtain all federal, state, and local permits required, including
environmental.
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SECTION I
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Each bidder must examine the Notice to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Contract, Contract General
Conditions, Specifications, Bid Schedule, Drawings, and Addenda. Failure to do so will be at
the bidder's risk.
2. Each bidder shall furnish all information required by the bidding requirements. The authorized
representative must sign the bid as well as print or type his/her name on the bid schedule.
Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the authorized representative signing the bid. Bids
can only be signed by a person authorized to commit company resources.
3. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when submitted. Receipt of addenda should be
acknowledged on the bid schedule. No oral interpretations or information can be considered as
binding.
4. Bid envelope should be marked on the outside with Bid Number, name of Bidder, date and time
of opening. Faxed or e-mailed bids cannot be considered.
5. Bidding Requirements will consist of the following:
a) Bid Schedule
b) Bid Bond
c) Non-Collusion Affidavit
d) Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
6. Award will be made to the bidder submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The
City reserves the right to make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability
of the bidder to perform, and the bidder shall furnish to the City, all such information for this
purpose as the City may request. The City reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence
submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the City that such bidder is properly
qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.
7. Bids may be withdrawn only the case of mathematical error. The bidder shall give notice in
writing of his claim of right to withdraw his bid without penalty due to an error within two (2)
business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure. Bids may be withdrawn from
consideration if the price was substantially lower than the other bids due solely to a mistake
therein, provided the bid was submitted in good faith, and the mistake was a clerical mistake as
opposed to a judgment mistake, and was actually due to an unintentional arithmetic error or an
unintentional omission of a quantity of work, labor or material made directly in the compilation
of the bid, which unintentional arithmetic error or unintentional omission can be clearly shown
by objective evidence drawn from inspection of original work papers, documents and material
used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. The bidder's original work papers
shall be the sole acceptable evidence of error and mistake if he elects to withdraw his bid. If a
bid is withdrawn under the authority of this provision, the lowest remaining responsive bid shall
be deemed to be low bid.
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No bidder who is permitted to withdraw a bid shall, for compensation, supply any material or
labor or perform any subcontract or other work agreement for the person or firm to whom the
contract is awarded or otherwise benefit, directly or indirectly, from the performance of the
project for which the withdrawn bid was submitted.
Bidder has up to forty-eight (48) hours to notify the City of Lawrenceville Purchasing Office of
an obvious clerical error made in calculation of bid in order to withdraw a bid after bid opening.
Withdrawal of bid for this reason must be done in writing within the forty-eight (48) hour period.
Suppliers who fail to request withdrawal of bid by the required forty-eight (48) hours shall
automatically forfeit bid bond. Bid may not be withdrawn otherwise.
Bid withdrawal is not automatically granted and will be allowed solely at the City of
Lawrenceville's discretion.
8. The City of Lawrenceville reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and
to make an award as deemed in its best interest.
9. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax with regard to goods purchased
directly by the City. Nevertheless, contractors are responsible for federal excise tax and Georgia
sales taxes, including taxes for materials incorporated in City construction contracts.
10. The attention of all bidders is directed to the fact that all applicable federal state laws, municipal
ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction
of the project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in
the contract the same as though therein written.
11. Information submitted by a bidder in the bidding process shall be subject to disclosure after bid
award in accordance with the Georgia Open Records Act of Compulsory Process.
12. Failure to observe any of the Instructions to Bidders or conditions in the Invitation to Bid may
constitute grounds for rejection of the bid. Failure to use City Bidding Form and to acknowledge
applicable addenda may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive an automatic rejection.
13. CONTRACT TIME:
The Work shall be completed within 30 consecutive calendar days.
14. DEMOLITION AREAS MIN. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
* The contractor shall ensure limited disruption to businesses, pedestrians and landscaping.
* The contractor shall post warning signs at all construction zones for pedestrians to be aware of
their surroundings. Traffic around the building and foot traffic will be re-routed to ensure a safe
environment.
* The contractor shall prevent any damage to adjacent sidewalk, utilities or private property
during demolition.
15. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:
All work shall comply with all Federal, State, and local requirements and specifications.
The latest GDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and as amended
herein, shall govern the construction of this project.
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16. ADD/DEDUCT:
Add or deduct amounts indicated on the outside of the envelope are allowed and will be
applied to the lump sum amount. Amount shall be clearly stated and should be initialed by an
authorized company representative.
17. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
"Liquidated Damages" shall mean the negotiated sum of which the Bidder agrees to pay for
each consecutive working day beyond the Contract Time required to complete the work.
18. SITE EXAMINATION:
The Bidder is advised to examine all the locations of the work and to inform himself fully as to
its conditions, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the
products needed preliminary to and during the execution of the work; the general and local
conditions and all other matters which can in any way affect the work to be done under the
Contract. The Plans are based on field run survey provided by the City of Lawrenceville,
accuracy of this information shall be verified by the Bidder.
Failure to examine the site will not relieve the successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all
products and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of his contract.
The Bidder shall notify the Owner of the date and time he proposes to examine the location of
the work. The Bidder shall confine his examination to the specific areas designated for the
proposed demolition, including easements and public right-of-ways. If, due to some
unforeseen reason, the Owner's proceedings for obtaining the proposed demolition site
(including easements), have not been completed, the Bidder may enter the site only with the
express consent of the property owner. The Bidder is solely responsible for any damages
caused by his examination of the site.
19. REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum requirements; the bidder must have:
1) Have the appropriate technical experience and working knowledge, to perform the work.
2) Have the right equipment and personnel to perform the work.
3) Have suitable financial means to meet obligations incidental to the work.
4) Have done and show proof of no less than THREE Contracts of similar character to the work being bid
in the State of Georgia, each with an original contract price of no less than $100,000.00 within the past
five years. A list of similar projects of this kind done by the contractor shall be attached to the bid
including, the company's name and contact information.
5) Have visited and examined the locations of the work.
6) Be required to enter into a binding contract with the City to perform the work.
7) Be required to sign the City's affidavit verifying compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 and Georgia
Dept. of Labor Rule 300-10-1.02.
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PART II - BONDS AND INSURANCE
A) A Certified or Cashier's Check payable to the City of Lawrenceville or a Bid Bond in the amount of
five percent (5%) of the total bid must be submitted with the bid. Successful bidder will be required
to furnish a payment and performance bond each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of
the bid amount.
B) Bonding Company must be listed in the Federal Registry of Companies Holding certificates of
authority as acceptable sureties on Federal bonds, and must be listed in the AM Best catalog with a
listing of A-5 or higher. Bonding company must also be licensed to do business by the Georgia
Insurance Department.
The successful bidder, shall obtain, maintain and furnish to the City certificates or insurance for the
entire duration of the contract period. Insurance requirements starting on the next page.
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STANDARD INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
(ASBESTOS REMOVAL)
1. Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance
(a) Employers Liability:
Bodily Injury by Accident - $100,000 each accident
Bodily Injury by Disease - $500,000 policy limit
Bodily Injury by Disease - $100,000 each employee
2. Commercial General Liability insurance
(a) $1,000,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
(b) The following additional coverage must apply:
1986 (or later) ISO Commercial General Liability Form
Dedicated Limits per Project Site or Location (CG 25 03 or CG 25 04)
Additional Insured Endorsement (Form B CG 20 10 with a modification for completed operations)
Blanket Contractual Liability (included in 1986 or later forms)
Broad Form Property Damage (included in 1986 or later forms)
Severability of Interest (included in 1986 or later forms)
Underground, explosion, and collapse coverage (included in 1986 or later forms)
Personal Injury (deleting both contractual and employee exclusions)
Incidental Medical Malpractice
Hostile Fire Pollution Wording
This coverage cannot have any exclusion for asbestos removal or claims
3. Auto Liability Insurance
(a) $500,000 limit of liability per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
(b) Comprehensive form covering all owned, non-owned, leased, hired, and borrowed vehicles
(c) Additional Insured Endorsement
(d) Contractual Liability
4. Umbrella Liability Insurance - $1,000,000 limit of liability
(a) The following additional coverage must apply
Additional Insured Endorsement
Concurrency of Effective Dates with Primary
Blanket Contractual Liability
Drop Down Feature
Care, Custody, and Control - Follow Form Primary
Aggregates: Apply Where Applicable in Primary
Umbrella Policy must be as broad as the primary policy
This coverage cannot have any exclusion for asbestos removal or claims
5. The City of Lawrenceville should be shown as an additional insured on General Liability, Auto Liability and
Umbrella Liability policies.
6. The cancellation provision should provide 30 days' notice of cancellation.
7. Certificate Holder should read:
City of Lawrenceville
70 S. Clayton St.
P.O. Box 2200
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
8. Insurance Company, except Worker' Compensation carrier, must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-5 or higher.
Certain Workers' Comp funds may be acceptable by the approval of the Insurance Unit. European markets including
those based in London and domestic surplus lines markets that operate on a non-admitted basis are exempt from
this requirement provided that the contractor's broker/agent can provide financial data to establish that a market is
equal to or exceeds the financial strengths associated with the A.M. Best's rating of A-5 or better.
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9. Insurance Company should be licensed to do business by the Georgia Department of Insurance.
10. Certificates of Insurance, and any subsequent renewals, must reference specific bid/contract by project name and
project/bid number.
11. All insurance coverages required to be provided by the Contractor will be primary over any insurance program
carried by the City.
12. Contractor shall incorporate a copy of the insurance requirements as herein provided in each and every subcontract
with each and every Subcontractor in any tier, and shall require each and every subcontractor of any tier to comply
with all such requirements. Contractor agrees that if for any reason Subcontractor fails to procure and maintain
insurance as required, all such required Insurance shall be procured and maintained by Contractor at Contractor's
expense.
13. No Contractor or Subcontractor shall commence any work of any kind under this Contract until all insurance
requirements contained in this Contract have been complied with and until evidence of such compliance satisfactory
to the City of Lawrenceville as to form and content has been filed with the City. The Acord Certificate of
Insurance or a preapproved substitute is the required form in all cases where reference is made to a
Certificate of Insurance or an approved substitute.
14. The Contractor shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Lawrenceville, the Mayor, City
Council members, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers from losses arising from work performed by the
contractor for the City.
15. All Risk Contractors' Equipment and Contents Insurance covering owned, used, and leased equipment, tools,
supplies, and contents required to perform the services called for in the Contract. The coverage must be for full
replacement cost. The City will be included as a Loss Payee in this coverage for City owned equipment, tools,
supplies, and contents.
16. The Contractor shall make available to the City, through its records or records of their insurer, information regarding
a specific claim. Any loss run information available from the contractor or their insurer will be made available to
the City upon their request.
17. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements as to carrying insurance shall
not relieve the Contractor and all Subcontractors of their liability provisions of the Contract.
18. The Contractor and all Subcontractors are to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public
Law 91-956, and any other laws that may apply to this Contract.
19. The Contractor shall at a minimum apply risk management practices accepted by the contractors' industry.
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