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Greenwood Pool demolition contract bids open; city to salvage historical elements and split demolition and pavilion work
Summary
Staff said the demolition bid for Greenwood Pool closed April 24 and that asbestos remediation and demolition are expected to start in June. The city plans two separate contracts — demolition and pavilion construction — and will salvage architectural elements and plaques for reuse.
Assistant Director Evan Cudmore and Director Stevens updated the committee on the Greenwood Pool project timeline, procurement and artifact preservation.
Stevens said the demolition bid opened and closed on April 24 and that a pre‑bid site walk was held April 17. He said the project will be split into two separate bids — one for demolition (including asbestos remediation) and one later for pavilion construction — to avoid bundling demolition and building construction into a single contract that could produce inflated costs or procurement complications.
Stevens said asbestos remediation and demolition work are likely to begin in June, that fences will go up and that city staff and the contractor are working to minimize impacts on pool season. He said the goal is to have the building removed by the pool opening (targeted for June 18 or 19), though debris hauling may continue after that date.
Stevens said the city is taking steps to preserve historically important elements. The Greenwood Pool sign was scheduled to be removed by the end of the week to protect it from demolition. The contract includes provisions to save the copper cupolas and bronze plaques; the city previously moved plaques to safes in City Hall. A wooden counter from the vestibule is likewise being preserved for reuse in nearby Perry Auditorium.
Stevens described environmental site work requirements because of proximity to Crystal Lake, and said the separate pavilion construction contract will require a full environmental review. Stevens added that loaming and seeding are planned after demolition so the site remains usable if the pavilion contract is delayed.
Ending: The committee accepted the update and staff said they would continue to notify the public on fencing, salvage operations and contractor scheduling.
