Description
The City of Wilmington is soliciting bids for the complete demolition of the historic Lions pedestrian bridge in Greenfield Lake Park. The scope includes removal of all bridge components, hazardous‑material handling, debris disposal to an EPA‑approved landfill, and site restoration with grading and seeding. The contractor must coordinate utilities, obtain all permits, protect live trees, and meet a 90‑day construction window with a $98,000 maximum contract value. Important compliance items include MWBE subcontracting (14 %), insurance minimums of $3 million per coverage, and strict safety and environmental regulations.
• Demolition of timber‑pile bridge (≈ 120 ft) and removal of all structural elements.
• Handling of asbestos, lead‑based paint, and other hazardous substances per OSHA/EPA rules.
• Site restoration: grading, seeding, and protection of adjacent impervious surfaces.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference (Dec 17 2024) and sealed bid deadline (Jan 7 2025).