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Demolition of Orland Plaza at 143rd Street & LaGrange Road - Change Order to Contract
History
On March 18, 2013, the Village Board approved a contract with Bechstein Construction Corporation for the demolition and asbestos removal at Orland Plaza,143rd Street and LaGrange Road. Bechstein Construction was the low bidder for the work and the contract was in the amount of $106,900.00 for both demolition and asbestos removal. The scope of work was to take the Orland Plaza down to the concrete slab. The remainder of the basement and/or slab is still planned to be removed at a later date allowing for additional required work to be completed by Norman's Cleaners.
As work advanced on the asbestos removal, the Village was notified by Cook County Department of Environmental Control that additional asbestos tests would be required. Early determination was made that three other areas required asbestos removal prior to demolition. These areas were addressed during the past two weeks to expedite demolition, however confirmation of whether the basement area requires asbestos removal has not yet been provided. The Village’s consultant is completing tests and required reports at this time. It is anticipated that a full report will be available by Monday morning, possibly allowing for an update at the Committee meeting.
The basement asbestos removal was originally planned to be a part of the demolition project for that area as the basement demolition is awaiting additional environmental work by Norman’s Cleaners. Unfortunately, it was recommended by the County that this asbestos removal work should be completed as part of this phase of the project. If the basement level asbestos removal were to be scheduled when demolition of that area occurs, it would be left exposed to the elements for a period of time. This exposure would very likely expand the scope of contamination and increase costs significantly. The cost of the additional work for all areas, those alre...
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