1407 N. Lincoln Avenue Building Demolition, Section 25-00706-01-BD

The City of Urbana is requesting bids for demolition and disposal services on an approximately 10,000 square foot building at 1407 N. Lincoln Avenue under ITB Section 25-00706-01-BD, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The site contains asbestos, requiring specialized handling.

The scope includes complete demolition of the former fire station (in service since 1971) and site restoration to a mixed-use lot comprised of asphalt and grass. Pricing must be submitted as a single lump-sum bid covering all labor, materials, equipment, and disposal. Work must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, and Veterans Preference Act requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity certification is required if project costs exceed specified thresholds.

Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond or security check at submission and, if selected, a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price within 15 calendar days of award. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Workers' Compensation at Illinois statutory limits, Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5 million), Pollution Liability ($1 million per claim), and Professional Liability ($1 million per claim).

A non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the project location. Questions are due September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with responses provided by September 23 at 4:00 PM. Bid opening occurs September 25 via Microsoft Teams. The City reserves the right to award within 90 calendar days of the submission deadline. Contact Omar Sallam, Civil Engineer, at omar.sallam@urbanail.gov or (217) 384-6257.