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Commission approves RFP to solicit bids for demolition at 320 North Main
Summary
Commissioners authorized issuing an RFP to solicit bids to demolish the long-vacant building at 320 North Main and instructed staff to proceed parallel to negotiations with BNSF.
Newton commissioners approved issuing a request for proposals to solicit bids for demolition of the building at 320 North Main.
City staff said the property has been slated for demolition for several years and that investigations into possible soil contamination have taken place. Staff reported ongoing negotiations with BNSF regarding the site and said the RFP would allow the city to begin the procurement and demolition timeline in parallel with those negotiations.
Commissioners approved the bid package and instructed staff to proceed; the motion carried by voice vote. Staff will return with bid responses and any updates on contamination testing and negotiations with BNSF as the procurement progresses.
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