Approval of Award of RFP 2026-008 for Demolition, Asbestos/Lead Based Paint Abatement Services to the highest ranked respondent, Cross Environmental Services, Inc., and to authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations.

The City solicited proposals from properly licensed contractors to provide comprehensive demolition services for public buildings and condemned private structures on an as-needed basis.  Each demolition assignment will be treated as a separate job, for which the Contractor shall obtain all required permits, licenses, and approvals prior to commencing any work. 

The selected Contractor will be expected to perform a full range of demolition-related services, including but not limited to asbestos and lead-based paint abatement (as applicable), structure demolition, debris removal, utility abandonment, site grading, and sod installation. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, including NESHAP requirements where hazardous materials are present. This agreement will support demolition needs primarily for the City’s Code Enforcement Division, Building Department, and Public Works Department. Additional departments may utilize this agreement as approved by the City. Notwithstanding this RFP, the City reserves the right to solicit separate bids for specific projects if such action is determined to be in the City’s best interest. 

Proposals were evaluated based on qualifications and experience, service plan, verification of availability of equipment, past contracts with the City and other governmental jurisdictions, and cost proposals.  Cross Environmental Services, Inc. ranked highest by the evaluation committee.

It is recommended that RFP 2026-008 be awarded to the highest-ranked respondent, Cross Environmental Services, Inc., and that staff be authorized to enter into contract negotiations. The final agreement will be presented to the City Commission for approval.

Staff will proceed as directed.

Shaun Coss, Interim Community Response Director

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