211 N Race Street Demolition & Site Remediation, Section 23-00670-00-BD

The City of Urbana is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive demolition and site remediation services for a property located at 211 N Race Street in Champaign County, Illinois. The project involves demolishing an approximately 22,500 square foot building and returning the site to a mixed-use lot comprised of asphalt and grass. The contract requires specialized environmental management due to known asbestos contamination and soil pollutants, necessitating careful handling and disposal of hazardous materials. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025, with questions from potential bidders due by February 24, 2025, and bid submissions required by March 4, 2025 at 1:30 pm. The project must be completed within six months and before November 1, 2025, with extensive documentation requirements including staff certifications, health and safety plans, and compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. Contractors must provide comprehensive environmental remediation, utility disconnection, asbestos removal, demolition, and site restoration while protecting adjacent infrastructure like the Boneyard Creek.

The procurement appears open to qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are extensive, including commercial general liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation, automobile liability, pollution liability, and professional liability coverage. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly identified, the project involves multiple environmental consulting firms including Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental and Ideal Environmental Engineering, Inc., who have prepared site investigation and asbestos inspection reports. The City will waive permit fees but requires contractors to obtain all necessary permits. Although a specific budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive environmental remediation, demolition of a 22,500 square foot building, and site restoration suggest a significant investment, with costs likely driven by the complex environmental management requirements, including soil contamination remediation, asbestos abatement, and restoration to a mixed-use development site.