Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 150.40 - Demolition

a) All contracts for demolitions shall be let by sealed bids.

b) Notice of an informational meeting for interested bidders shall be placed in a local newspaper and the official State newspaper prior to bid letting.

c) All informational meetings shall be held at least ten days before the bid opening. The meeting shall explain all facets of the demolition.

d) All bids shall be opened at a public bid opening.

e) The chosen contractor must place a performance bond with the Department of Natural Resources. The amount of the bond shall be based on the building or facility's size, condition, type of construction, materials and the environment where situated as appraised by Department of Natural Resources personnel. The bond amount shall be the same for any of the bidders.

f) The chosen contractor must acquire liability insurance in an amount specified by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and name the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as an additional insured. A certificate of such insurance is required prior to the commencement of any work. The amount of liability insurance shall be based on the building or facility's size, condition, type of construction, materials and the environment where situated as appraised by Department of Natural Resources personnel.

g) The contract shall be awarded to the best qualified lowest bidder.

h) If no bids are placed or if no qualified bidders place a bid, a negotiated contract with a qualified person or company may be sought for the demolition work.

Notes

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 150.40

Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4839, effective March 17, 1992