The City of Kewanee is seeking bids for the demolition of the building and related work located at 245 Tenney 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. 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. A bid bond or certified check for an amount equal to 10% of the total value of the bid must accompany said bid. 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. 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 Once the City enters into an agreement with a bidder the bid bond of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The City of Kewanee reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. 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.
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