Bids awarded for Middletown demolition

MAHOMET With contracts awarded for asbestos removal and demolition, the old Middletown school building's days are numbered.

The facility on Division Street, which has housed students at all levels, was most recently an early childhood center. It's been vacant since the opening of Middletown Prairie Elementary this fall.

A committee of community representatives convened last year advised that the district demolish the building and create a park memorializing the school and its legacy for the students of Mahomet-Seymour.

Last month, district officials established a timeline that set demolition for this winter.

Damien Schlitt of BLDD Architects reported to the school board that there were eight bidders for the asbestos removal contract. The low bidder was Missouri-based Schemel-Tarrillion at around $124,000.

Original estimates for the project ranged from $200,000 to $240,000, and Superintendent Rick Johnston said that officials were "very pleased" with how the bids came in.

Schlitt also presented bids for demolition of Middletown. The low bidder was Chrisman-based Razmus Demolition Services, at $179,997.

The board voted to award both contracts to the low bidders.

Johnston also read a letter from the Preservation and Conservation Association of Champaign County, which removed remaining furnishings and architectural features from the building several weeks ago at the invitation of the district.

Items salvaged by PACA include 120 feet of handrail, 75 feet of chalkboard trays, 14 slate blackboards, stage footlights and border lights and two sets of metal lockers.

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Bids awarded for Middletown demolition