County opens 15 demolition bids

By DENISE GRANT

Staff Writer

Demolition bids for several county-own buildings along Findlay's North Main Street were opened Thursday.

The Hancock County commissioners are expected to award contracts for the demolition next week.

A total of 15 bids were received, some from companies as far away as Cleveland.

Contractors were asked to make separate bids on demolishing the single, even-numbered building at 120 N. Main, and the odd-numbered buildings across the street at 115 to 133 N. Main St.

In most cases, contractors said they can start work between 10 and 30 days after receiving the contract. Demolition could take between a week and 75 days.

Hume Supply, Lima, appeared to be the low bidder for both jobs, with a bid of $33,567 for the demolition of 115 to 133 N. Main St., and a bid of $4,650 for the 120 N. Main St. building. The company said it can start work within 10 days of receiving the contract, and will complete the work in 45 days.

Bids went as high as $128,300 for demolition of the multiple buildings, and up to $24,950 to tear down 120 N. Main St.

State law requires the contract to go to the lowest, responsible bidder.

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County opens 15 demolition bids