How to bid on garage demolition for the City of Battle Creek

What the City is buying

The City of Battle Creek is seeking bids to remove refuse and partially demolish an abandoned garage at 90 Riverside Drive in Battle Creek, Michigan. The work also includes filling the site, seeding, applying a straw blanket, and installing temporary storm sewer erosion protection.

The outbuilding has no power, water, or sewer hookups, and no utility shutoffs are required. This IFB may interest contractors equipped for demolition and related site restoration work.

Deadline and bid opening

Bids are due November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The City must have your bid in its possession by that exact time. Late bids will not be considered, and the online system will stop accepting submissions at the deadline.

Bids received on time will be opened virtually, and the bid amounts will be publicly read. The opening is scheduled to be held via Zoom.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit a construction contractor with experience in demolition, refuse removal, site filling, seeding, and erosion protection. Review the full IFB to confirm the work and submission requirements match your firm’s capabilities.

How to access and submit a bid

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. Allow enough time to upload the bid and confirm the submission is complete.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Read the entire IFB and all addenda before preparing your bid. Check the requested work carefully, including demolition, site filling, seeding, straw blanket application, and temporary storm sewer erosion protection.

Build your price from the bid documents and your planned approach. Check that every required form and response item is included, and submit early enough to address upload problems. The solicitation says bidders should contact the Purchasing Contact listed in the notice with questions before submitting.