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

The City of Freeport requests bids from qualified companies to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for the demolition of identified properties and remove all structures, accessory buildings, fences, driveways and scrub trees within property lines. When required on the cover sheet, a bid bond for not less than 5 percent of the bid amount must accompany all bids as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Bid bonds of the two lowest firms will be retained until the contract is awarded. When required by the specifications herein, the awarded vendor shall furnish a performance bond equal to the amount of the contract, acceptable to the City, within 14 calendar days after notification of contract award. Failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the City as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. Bid Date Notes: Late Bids and Proposals. Regardless of cause, late bids and proposals will not be accepted and will automatically be disqualified from further consideration. It shall be solely the vendor's risk to ensure delivery at the designated office by the designated time. Late bids and proposals will not be opened and may be returned to the awarded vendor at their request and expense. Commercial General Liability. The coverage available to the City, as Additional Insured, shall not be less than $1 million each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Such insurance shall also cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).. Workers Compensation. Contractor shall maintain during the life of this contract statutory workmen's compensation and employer's liability insurance for all his employees engaged in work on the job site. Any exemption from workman's compensation shall be recorded and on file with the City of Freeport. Insurance Certificates. Each Certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurer must give the City at least 30 days' prior written notice of cancellation and termination of the City's coverage thereunder. Not less than two weeks prior to the expiration, cancellation or termination of any such policy, the vendor shall supply the City with a new and replacement Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured endorsement as proof of renewal of said original policy. Said new and replacement endorsements shall be similarly endorsed in favor of the City as set forth above. Expected bid award at City Council meeting on June 3d, 2024 at 6:00 PM. liquidated damages for each calendar day delay in the amount of $200 per day. it reserves the right to reject any bid, cancel any contract, and pursue any other legal remedies deemed necessary.