Demolition and site work for a residential development in Kewanee, Illinois. Completed plans call for the demolition of a residential development; and for site work for a residential development.

As of April 19, 2024, Project was awarded to Ratliff Bros. & Co. but awarded amount is not available. The City of Kewanee is seeking bids for the demolition of the building and related work located at 331 W. Oak St. in Kewanee. Bidders must comply with the City of Kewanee Code of Ordinances Sections 150.075 - 150.081, Demolition of Buildings, which is available at City Hall. Only clean debris permitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act section 3.160.b may be used as fill material. This means only uncontaminated broken concrete without protruding metal bars, bricks, rock, stone or soil generated from construction or demolition activities. The work consists of demolishing the existing building on the site and disposing of the demolition debris in a legal manner. Provide a level surface upon completion. Perform other related work as indicated in the scope of work. All work is to be completed within 28 days after receiving notice to proceed from the City. EXCEPTION: Should a Contractor win a bid on multiple properties with the same bid opening date, the Contractor shall receive 15 additional days per winning property bid. Should the Contractor fail to perform all work by the expiration of this deadline, the Contractor acknowledges that they may be deemed an "irresponsible bidder" for the purpose of future bidding opportunities and potentially disqualified from bidding as such. RFP bonds, in the form of a check, will be cashed/deposited and returned to non-winning bidders after the opening in the form of a check from the City of Kewanee. Winning Bidders bond will remain in the City of Kewanee account until completion of job. Please note Special Provisions: This demolition will be utilizing Illinois State grant money. The Contractor shall be required to pay all laborers, workmen, and mechanics, performing work under the winning bidder's contract with the City, a rate of pay which is not less than the prevailing wage rate as found by the City of Kewanee or the Department of Labor as determined by the Court of Review. It is understood and agreed that the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder who submits the proposal that provides the City, in its opinion, the best value for the lump sum cost proposed. Bidders must comply with the City of Kewanee Code of Ordinances Sections 150.075 - 150.081, Demolition of Buildings, which is available at City Hall. This includes providing proof of public liability insurance in the sum of $50000.00 as required by 150.076. Only clean debris permitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Act section 3.160.b may be used as fill material. This means only uncontaminated broken concrete without protruding metal bars, bricks, rock, stone or soil generated from construction or demolition activities. The property MUST be inspected by the Director of Community Development after waste material has been removed and BEFORE filling of the basement or any other voids in the ground resulting from demolition. FAILURE to have the property inspected after removal of waste material will result in the contractor to excavate the property at the contractor's expense to allow for the inspection and approval of the City. The City may require an inspection of the fill material prior to it being placed in the ground as the City's discretion. Demolition debris shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable ordinances, statutes and regulations both state and federal, including but not limited to the IEPA, and EPA regulations which pertain to the manner of demolition and type of refuse as well as the type of structure being demolished. All waste material shall be disposed of off-site. Weigh tickets for dumping of the debris at a lawful site shall be provided. No demolition debris shall be deposited at the Kewanee Solid Waste Transfer Station. Completion- 28 days The work consists of: 1. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT NO PERSONS ARE IN THE HOUSE PRIOR TO COMMENCING DEMOLITION WORK. IF ANY PERSONS ARE PRESENT, CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMMEDIATELY. 2. Demolish the existing house. 3. Remove all private sidewalk and patios on the property. 4. Remove large bush/tree at Northeast corner of house. 5. *Remove and properly dispose of all rubbish, brush and debris located on the lot and in, and around, the buildings. 6. *Remove all trees and vegetation around perimeter of the foundation of house. 7. *Break apart all foundation parts for all buildings. Clean brick or concrete can be used to fill the basement of the house. All other must be removed. 8. *Demolition debris shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable ordinances, statutes and regulations both state and federal, including but not limited to the IEPA, and EPA regulations which pertain to the manner of demolition and type of refuse as well as the type of structure being demolished. All waste material shall be disposed of off-site. Weigh tickets for dumping of the debris at a lawful site shall be provided. No demolition debris shall be deposited at the Kewanee Solid Waste Transfer Station. 9. *The property MUST be inspected by the Director of Community Development after waste material has been removed and BEFORE filling of the basement or any other voids in the ground resulting from demolition. FAILURE to have the property inspected after removal of waste material will result in the contractor to excavate the property at the contractor's expense to allow for the inspection and approval of the City. 10. *Provide a uniformly sloped surface, matching existing ground contours, after removing the buildings. Final layer of fill material to be clean topsoil free from clumps, stones, sticks, asphalt, bricks, or debris. Topsoil shall be applied in a layer a minimum of 12 inches thick. Said topsoil shall be capable of supporting turf grass growth. 11. *Seeding to be completed by the Contractor. 12. *Install mortar plug in the existing sanitary sewer service lateral at the property line. The inspection of the plugged sewer must be inspected by the City of Kewanee Director of Community Development or Public Works Coordinator. Failure to have this inspection will result in the contractor to excavate the site at the contractor's expense to allow for the inspection and approval of the City. 13. *The City of Kewanee will obtain the required permits and cause the various utilities to be disconnected.