So will the demolition of Illinois’ AT&T building attract more low bids…?
Danville city officials will open bids today for the long-awaited demolition of the vacant and deteriorating AT&T building, as well as bids for the possible demolition of the upper deck of the two-story Walnut Street parking garage.
Doug Ahrens, public works director, said about eight to 10 companies attended the pre-bid meeting for the projects. He expects to take winning bids to the city council for approval next month. He also expects demolition to begin this winter and to be completed by the end of the year or January, weather permitting. Crews started last week on asbestos abatement, a contract that was bid separately from the demolition.
If it’s within the city’s budget for both the parking garage and AT&T demolitions, Ahrens said, the parking garage deck will also be demolished.
“But we may not do it at all. It depends on the bids,” Ahrens said.
So, based on all that has gone on in the US recently, hands up anyone who believes the winning bid won’t come in WAY under city expectations….
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