AED’s Eric Kelly issues open letter on Bellaire Bridge debacle.
Having crossed swords with AED’s Eric Kelly in the past, we knew it was only a matter of time before we received his side of events over the Bellaire Bridge blasting contract that is currently being disputed with Delta Demolition. And we didn’t have to wait for long.
Until now, Kelly has retained a professional silence over the dispute that has apparently led to Delta offering the blasting portion of the work to alternative companies. However, following one local newspaper article entitled “Reality Show Blasters No Blowing Up Bridge”, Kelly has issued an open letter to the local and trade media which we have replicated in its entirety below:
Recent articles and reports in the media contain statements that require a response from AED. The confidentiality agreement signed June 01, 2010 by KDC Investments, Delta Demolition and AED states that no communication regarding the contracts of the above parties is to be discussed with any other parties. However at the approval of our counsel Art Bistline, AED submits the following information to dispute the comments made in the July 13, 2010 article titled “Reality Show Blasters Not Blowing Up Bridge”.
AED disputes any reference to ownership, monetary cost and future involvement in the Bellaire Bridge demolition. AED has presented a SSWP and SOQ to Coast Guard and City of Benwood officials and the required documentation was received with accommodations for attention to detail and capabilities.
The recent on record statement of 07.13.10 quotes “but Chaklos says AED did not want to cooperate with the qualification process, so they are out” is inaccurate, unfounded and libelous in reference.
AED has been working with the previous owner of the bridge and the City of Benwood since 2008 and has extended every professional effort to bring the demolition to fruition. The delays by Delta Demolition and KDC Investments have been well documented by the City of Benwood and have no reflection on AED. Future statements will be forth coming from counsel once the contracts for ownership and demolition are processed through the judicial system. Once again AED would like to thank the citizens of Benwood and the Benwood City Officials for their support and professional response.
We’ve not heard the last of this one.
