Bristol Place Demolition Update
On November 4, 2014 a Contractor Orientation meeting was attended by 14 contractors to explain the contractor pool application, the bidding process, the permitting process, and the requirements for a contractor to participate in the contractor pool. The application intake will be open throughout the estimated three year demolition period. This will allow contractors who […]
Demo Packet – 1013 W Eureka
The invitation to bid on the demolition of 1013 W. Eureka St. was advertised in the News Gazette on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The ad will also run in the Wednesday, October 15, 2014 edition of the News Gazette. The property will be open on Friday, October 17, 2014 so that contractors can assess the […]
Bristol Park Neighborhood Plan Update
A City Council Study Session was held this week to discuss the City’s Draft Bristol Place Demolition Policy. Council appreciated the effort to try to develop a “contractor development” aspect to the Demolition Policy. The intent is that through the three year demolition period the City may be able to develop some new minority contractors […]
Bristol Park Neighborhood Plan Update
Greg Skaggs and Kevin Jackson met with Calvin Williams, the Chairman for the Committee on Construction at the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce. The discussion centered around strategies for the Bristol Place Demolition Policy that would allow the greatest opportunities for MBE/WBE businesses to participate. Mr. Williams was briefed on the discussions that NSD staff […]