Emergency Residential Demolition: 7226 Mettetal

The City of Detroit is issuing an emergency demolition RFQ for the severely damaged, partially collapsed residential property at 7226 Mettetal. The structure is a 1‑½‑story, single‑family home that is unsafe, fire‑damaged, and poses an immediate public‑safety hazard. The selected vendor must demolish the building, remove hazardous materials, backfill with approved Category 2 material, and coordinate with the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department for possible lead service‑line removal. Work must be completed on an emergency timeline, regardless of frost‑law restrictions, and the contractor must adhere to the CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy. • Scope: Complete demolition of a structurally compromised residential building, including removal of roof, walls, joists, chimney, and debris. • Site conditions: Open to trespass, exposed to elements, extensive wood rot, fire damage, overgrown vegetation, and trash. • Mandatory backfill: Use Category 2 source approved on the City’s Backfill platform. • Lead‑service line coordination: DWSD will inspect and remove lead lines within five business days after notification. • Compliance: Follow CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy (effective 5‑12‑2025). • Timeline: Emergency schedule – must commence and finish promptly; frost‑law does not apply. • Submission window: Opens 2026‑08‑28, closes 2026‑08‑31.