Demolition - 19 Hilma Street / DIS-CDBG

This contract is a sealed‑bid, fixed‑price public‑works project for the demolition of the building located at 19 Hilma Street in Worcester, MA, funded with HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money. The City of Worcester’s Purchasing Division issued the solicitation (Bid No. 8636‑W6), held pre‑bid meetings in late February 2026, and extended the bid submission deadline to March 4, 2026. Action Environmental was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a total price of $37,500. The contractor must handle complete demolition, obtain and cap all utility connections at the street line, conduct its own licensed environmental investigation, and install/maintain erosion‑control measures per state and local regulations. The work must be finished by June 1 2026, and the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds, insurance, and compliance documentation in accordance with CDBG and Massachusetts public‑construction statutes. • Scope: Full demolition of the structure, utility disconnection/capping, environmental site investigation, and erosion‑control compliance. • Funding: HUD DIS‑CDBG (federal grant) with prevailing‑wage, Buy‑American, and record‑keeping requirements. • Schedule: Bid deadline March 4 2026; contract performance period ending June 1 2026 (≈3 months).