Description
This municipal procurement concerns the demolition of a substandard building located at 108 North 9th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The city advertised the opportunity in the River Valley Democrat Gazette on February 8 2026, contacted 28 vendors directly, and received eight bids ranging from approximately $2,500 to $175,471. The memo, dated February 23 2026, recommends that the city accept one of the bids, but the specific awardee is not identified. The work falls under the jurisdiction of the City’s Code Enforcement department and will be funded through the city’s purchasing budget. The solicitation follows a standard public‑open competition format with fixed‑price bids.
• Scope: Complete demolition of existing structures, site clearing, and debris removal.
• Procurement: Open competition; advertisement in local newspaper; eight bids received.
• Financials: Bids from $2,500 to $175,471; highest bid likely reflects the full scope cost.