# City of Fresno PlanetBids #12700625

Demolition and site restoration at 1585 N Blackstone Avenue

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 12700625
**NAICS:** 238910

The City of Fresno is seeking a lump-sum contractor to demolish and clear the property at 1585 N Blackstone Avenue.
- **Government buyer:** City of Fresno, with project responsibilities involving the Capital Projects Department and General Services Department; the Purchasing Division is identified as the procurement office.
- **Work requested:** Demolish and remove buildings, debris, foundations, basement walls and floor, concrete flatwork, asphalt pavement, lighting, signage, a trash enclosure, and specified landscaping. Cap the sewer connection, disconnect utilities as required, fill and compact basement areas, re-grade the site, and leave it level, clean, and free of debris. Quantity: **1 lump-sum service**.
- **Notable requirements:** Obtain demolition and fire-impairment permits and required clearances; provide dust and stormwater controls; notify neighbors and PG&E in advance; and coordinate with adjacent property owners, including BNSF Railroad. City trees in the park strip or right-of-way are to remain unless otherwise directed.
- **Contractor qualifications and execution:** A valid California Class C-21 contractor’s license and attendance at the mandatory site conference are required. The contractor must use the City’s Construction Management Information System (CMIS). The stated completion period is **20 working days** after the Notice to Proceed; the contractor must notify the City at least two weeks before demolition.
- **Named companies and systems:** **No OEMs or branded products are specified.** PG&E and BNSF Railroad are named for coordination; PlanetBids is identified as the electronic bid platform, and CMIS as the City’s project documentation system.

### Description

The City of Fresno is soliciting bids to demolish and remove existing on-site buildings, foundations, concrete, asphalt concrete pavement, landscaping, and associated site improvements at 1585 N Blackstone Avenue. Work also includes cutting and capping the existing sewer and water utilities. Bids must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids, and bidders must hold a valid California Class C-21 Contractor’s License. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and job-site tour is scheduled for October 27, 2026; the bid opening is November 3, 2026. The solicitation states a 20-working-day duration from the Notice to Proceed and requires 100% payment and performance bonds.

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