The Pocatello Development Authority ("PDA") is seeking responses from qualified contractors ("Respondent" or "Contractor") to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and services necessary to perform the complete demolition and site clearance of the Monarch Building located at 244 W. Center St. in Historic Downtown Pocatello, Idaho. The purpose of this project is to safely remove the existing structure, cap any existing utilities, shore up adjacent property walls, and prepare the property for future redevelopment in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations.

The project involves a historic building located in Downtown Pocatello that was destroyed by fire in 2014. The building was recently gifted to the PDA, who is now looking to demolish the building. The building was constructed in 1909 of unreinforced masonry and shares common walls on both sides. The west side is to remain intact, and the east side is to be removed to the upper stories up to the level of the shared wall of the neighboring building.

The PDA is an Urban Renewal Agency located in Southeast, Idaho. The purpose of the PDA is to undertake urban renewal projects pursuant to the authority of chapters 20 and 29, Title 50, Idaho Code.

The Pocatello Development Authority is issuing this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") and anticipates selecting a firm that has extensive experience working in a demolition in a historic district. Only the firms responding to the RFQ will be considered. The Pocatello Development Authority will evaluate responses to select a candidate to negotiate a contract.

Proposal Due Date: January 28, 2026, by 3:00 PM MT

RFQ Title: Monarch Building Demolition Services

RFQ Availability: RFQ information packets will be available beginning November 21, 2025, after 5:00 PM MT through January 28, 2026, at 2:59 PM MT on the Pocatello Development Authority website https://pda.pocatello.gov/documents/rfp/RFP-monarch-demolition.pdf and for assistance with this process or project questions, please contact Brent McLane via email at bmclane@pocatello.gov or by phone at 208.479.7679 M-F between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.