Description
The City of Detroit’s Construction & Demolition Department is seeking a qualified contractor to perform an emergency residential demolition at 17431 Windsor Avenue. The property is a vacant, structurally compromised 1‑story frame single‑family home with extensive fire damage, overgrown vegetation, illegal dumping, and a collapsed basement stairway. The demolition must be completed rapidly, adhering to emergency timelines regardless of frost laws, and must include proper backfill using approved Category 2 material. Coordination with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is required to verify and, if necessary, remove lead service lines within five business days after notification. The contractor must follow the CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy and submit all required documentation per the attached scope of service.
• Emergency demolition of a structurally unsafe, fire‑damaged residential building
• Must address illegal dumping, hazardous debris, and potential lead service lines
• Use City‑approved Category 2 backfill material
• Coordinate with DWSD for lead‑line verification/removal (≤ 5 business days)
• Follow CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy (5/12/2025)
• Submission window: 2026‑10‑20 to 2026‑10‑21 (RFQ)
• Primary contact: Elisha Wright, Buyer, City of Detroit
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Contact
Elisha Wright(Buyer)