DEMOLITION GROUP 36

2026-11-03

1 . 1 The City of Rockford requests bids from qualified companies to provide all labor , materials , equipment , and supplies necessary for the demolition of identified properties and remove all fences and scrub trees within property lines 1 . 2 Additional demo requirements on a per property basis are outlined in Appendix C . 2 . 0 General Requirements 2 . 1 Vendor Qualifications . All bidders on this project must be designated as a licensed Class A demolition contractor unless the property qualifies to be done by a Class B demolition contractor prior to submitting a bid ( see Appendix B for Class descriptions ). All bidders must have the appropriate class of license for the property being demolished prior to bidding . 2 . 1 . 1 Each bidder shall be qualified , properly licensed , and bonded to operate the business of a Demolition Contractor in the City of Rockford . 2 . 1 . 2 All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner , in compliance with all local , state and federal codes applicable thereto , and said work shall be performed by workmen trained and skilled in the craft involved . 2 . 2 Subcontractors 2 . 2 . 1 Bidders may use a subcontractor to complete any portion of the work . Bidders must list any subcontractors to be used at the time of the original bid . 2 . 2 . 2 The City reserves the right to deny a subcontractor permission to work on the City ’ s contract . Should the contractor use an unapproved subcontractor on a City project , the City may cancel the contract upon discovery . 2 . 2 . 3 Subcontractors must meet same City requirements as demolition vendor including , but not limited to , licensing and insurance . 2 . 3 Examination of Site 2 . 3 . 1 Bidders shall carefully examine the project site ( s ). To eliminate misconceptions , verify dimensions , elevation , working conditions , transportation and storage facilities . Bidders shall give due consideration to same in preparing their proposals as no exceptions will be considered after awarding the contract ; nor will the contractor be entitled to any extra compensation for his / her failure to verify conditions at the site . The City assumes no responsibility for the condition of existing buildings and structures , nor their continuance in the condition existing at the time of issuance of the contract price or allowance for any change in conditions which may occur after issuance of the Invitation for Bids has been issued will be made . The Awarded Contractor shall schedule a J . U . L . I . E . locate to determine utilities located on the demolition property and if any utilities are necessary to remain for service of adjacent properties , determine how to protect such utilities . See also section 3 . 2 . 2 . 4 Timeline of demolition 2 . 4 . 1 The successful contractor shall commence demolition within 15 days of the issuance of the purchase order and demolition shall be completed no later than 45 days from the issuance of the purchase order . Once a property is started for demolition , the contractor shall complete the demolition within 30 days thereafter ( Section 6 : 105 - 276 City of Rockford Code of Ordinance ). Failure to comply with any of these specifications may result in the revocation of the contractor ’ s license , or cancellation of the City ’ s contract . Asbestos abatement shall constitute the commencement of demolition . 2 . 5 Nature of Work 2 . 5 . 1 The City treats all bids as finalized and complete bids covering the entire scope of the specifications herein . The City does not permit bids to be changed once submitted and any miscalculation or mistake will not be considered . 2 . 5 . 2 In the event of a necessary change ( i . e . undetectable underground storage containers ) bidder will submit signed change orders for any price change after taking proper measures to notify the City . 2 . 6 Documentation 2 . 6 . 1 For the purposes of proof of compliance with state and federal regulations , the City requires photo documentation before , during , and after the completion of the demolition . Specifically , the City would ask for the following : 2 . 6 . 1 . 1 No less than 2 pictures of the condition of the house on the day of demolition prior to beginning demolition . 2 . 6 . 1 . 2 No less than 2 pictures per day of demolition of the methods used to demolish the property during demolition . 2 . 6 . 1 . 3 No less than 2 pictures of work done to grade and seed the property . 2 . 6 . 1 . 3 . 1 At least one picture of the seed tag depicting the type of seed used to complete the demolition . 2 . 6 . 1 . 4 All photographs are to be submitted with the remaining paperwork after completion .

Illinois

2026-04-29