Emergency Residential Demolition: 19231 Helen

The City of Detroit’s Construction & Demolition Department is seeking a qualified contractor to perform an emergency residential demolition of the fire‑damaged, structurally compromised single‑family home located at 19231 Helen Avenue. The property is vacant, heavily damaged by fire, and poses an imminent collapse risk to adjacent structures. The contractor must comply with city backfill material requirements, coordinate with the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department for lead service line removal, and adhere to the CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy. The scope includes demolition, debris removal, backfill, and any required environmental compliance. • Emergency demolition of a 1‑story, frame, single‑family dwelling (fire‑damaged) • Must use Category 2 backfill material approved on the City of Detroit platform • Coordination with DWSD for lead service line verification/removal (5‑business‑day turnaround) • Compliance with CDD Abatement and Demolition Contractor Discipline Policy (effective 5/12/2025) • All work must be completed within the tight emergency timeline (no frost‑law extensions) • Submission window: 2026‑08‑26 to 2026‑08‑27 (RFQ) • Required documents include scope of service, price sheet, professional rate schedule, and signed letters.