Lee County Demolition, Cleanup, and Asbestos Abatement Bid 2026 - 703 Main, Keokuk
Lee CountyCounty · Lee County, IA- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Duration
- 2 months
- Primary contact
- Mark Klesner
- (319) 470-1268
The 30-second brief
Lee County is requesting sealed bids for the demolition, cleanup, and potential asbestos abatement of a two-story commercial building with a basement located at 703 Main, Keokuk, IA. The scope includes utility disconnection, removal of all structural supports, foundation walls, concrete slabs, and site restoration including seeding and stabilization. Contractors must use the Great River Regional Waste Authority landfill for disposal. A 5% bid security is required in the form of a bid bond or certified check. Bidders must have demonstrated experience in asbestos abatement and unsafe building demolition. Bids are due by October 2nd, 2026, and work must be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award.
Sealed bid, Bid security, Certificate of insurance, Asbestos license certificates, Permits, Dump tickets
Lowest responsive responsible bidder, past experience, quality of work, lead-time, references
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Summary
Lee County is requesting sealed bids for the demolition, cleanup, and potential asbestos abatement of a two-story commercial building with a basement located at 703 Main, Keokuk, IA. The scope includes utility disconnection, removal of all structural supports, foundation walls, concrete slabs, and site restoration including seeding and stabilization.
Contractors must use the Great River Regional Waste Authority landfill for disposal. A 5% bid security is required in the form of a bid bond or certified check. Bidders must have demonstrated experience in asbestos abatement and unsafe building demolition. Bids are due by October 2nd, 2026, and work must be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Lowest responsive responsible bidder
- Past experience
- Quality of work
- Lead-time
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Sealed bid
- Bid security
- Certificate of insurance
- Asbestos license certificates
- Permits
- Dump tickets
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid Proposal Form
- Bid Security
- Certificate of Insurance
- Asbestos License Certificates
- Submit to
- The County Offices, 933 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627
- Scope location
- Keokuk, IA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Lee County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: The County Offices, 933 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627. For questions, contact Mark Klesner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Lee County in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mark Klesner at (319) 470-1268. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bid, Bid security, Certificate of insurance, Asbestos license certificates, Permits, Dump tickets. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsive responsible bidder, past experience, quality of work, lead-time, references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lee County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lee County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lee County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Proposal Form, Bid Security, Certificate of Insurance, Asbestos License Certificates. Review the full document from Lee County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Keokuk, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.