This contract concerns the complete demolition of a condemned building located at 1317 Gary Street in Arkansas, managed by the City of Fort Smith’s Engineering Department. Seven contractors submitted fixed‑price bids ranging from $5,300 to $11,760. The memorandum recommends awarding the contract, likely to the lowest bidder, but no formal award has been recorded. The procurement was conducted through an open competition with a bid submission deadline of 15 Nov 2023.
• Scope: Full demolition of the existing structure only; no site remediation or restoration is included.
• Bidders: Seven local firms submitted offers, the lowest being Newhart Construction at $5,300.
• Procurement: Open competition; bid tabulation completed on 15 Nov 2023; award decision pending.