BID 26-10 Demolition of City-owned Property Located at 737-39 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202

The City of Evanston is seeking bids for the demolition and site restoration of 737-739 Howard Street. The work includes coordinating water/sewer disconnections, rodent abatement, and installation of temporary perimeter fencing. The contractor will demolish all structures, including the basement, properly haul and dispose of debris, and meet Cook County, MWRD, Illinois EPA, and OSHA requirements. The site must be backfilled with clean fill, graded to surrounding elevations, topped with at least 4 inches of topsoil, and seeded with season-appropriate grass. The bid must include the cost of asbestos abatement. Key points to consider: • The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, prevailing wage, and necessary permits. • The contractor must provide a lump sum for demolition and restoration, project timeline, relevant municipal demolition experience, proof of insurance and bonding, and at least three client references. • The contractor must meet Cook County, MWRD, Illinois EPA, and OSHA requirements. • The site must be backfilled with clean fill, graded to surrounding elevations, topped with at least 4 inches of topsoil, and seeded with season-appropriate grass.