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Malden committee votes to put demolitions out to bid, prioritize burned houses
Summary
The Malden Building Code Committee voted March 26 to require per-address bids for demolitions, require contractor insurance and dumpster estimates, and prioritize burned houses for demolition; the motion passed 4–0. Staff will consult the city attorney before issuing bids.
The Malden Building Code Committee on March 26 voted to change how the city hires demolition contractors, moving from an hourly payment model to individual, per-address bids that require contractors to carry insurance and estimate dumpster needs.
Director of Public Safety Jeff Mitchell told the committee he wants to prioritize a number of burned houses because they are difficult to secure and will likely be cheaper to demolish. "I would like to focus on some of the burnt houses as those are difficult to secure and should be cheaper to demolish," Mitchell said during the meeting.
The committee approved a motion by Committee Member Robert House, seconded by Committee Member Dianna Rogers, to put demolitions out to bid per address with no more than four demolitions awarded at a time. The motion carried by a 4–0 tally.
Previously, the city paid demolition contractors an hourly rate and covered costs such as insurance and dumpsters. Under the approved change, contractors will submit per-property bids and be responsible for providing required insurance and estimating the number of dumpsters needed for each job. Mitchell and City Clerk Mandy Lewis will coordinate with City Attorney Chidister on the condemnation and bidding process before soliciting bids.
The committee did not set a timeline for issuing the first requests for proposals; staff said they will work with the city attorney to finalize the procurement approach and any needed ordinance or procedural steps.
