Demolition of 911 Rixon Street and 515 Condit Avenue

City of Alton, Illinois is requesting sealed bids for complete demolition of two residential structures at 911 Rixon Street and 515 Condit Avenue, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This is a prevailing wage project under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, requiring certified monthly payroll submission.

The scope includes complete removal of buildings, foundations, footings, basement floors, fences, ancillary structures, cisterns, dead trees, and vegetation within 20 feet of each structure using wet demolition methods. All demolition debris must be managed as asbestos waste and adequately wetted to prevent visible emissions. Materials must be disposed of at legally approved sites, including Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois. Asbestos abatement notifications must be submitted to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency at least ten working days prior to demolition, accompanied by a $150 filing fee.

Work must commence as soon as possible after Notice to Proceed and be completed within thirty calendar days. Late fees of $100 per day are assessed for completion beyond forty calendar days. The contract award will be made on a per-address basis considering quality, price, and contractor responsibility as determined by the City Council.

Successful bidders must post a $300 bond per address prior to commencing work and obtain demolition permits from the City, with permit fees waived. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Alton as additional insured, with minimum coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 professional liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and workers' compensation per Illinois statutes with waiver of subrogation. Bids must include lists of previous work, equipment to be used, and five professional references. Sealed bids are received by the Deputy Comptroller at 101 East Third Street, Alton, Illinois 62002, with public opening and reading immediately following the deadline.