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McKENZIE (January 27) — A special bid committee accepted a sealed bid from DR&M of Hermitage, Tennessee for the demolition of two condemned properties in the City of McKenzie. The committee was comprised of Codes Enforcement Officer Phillip Morrissett, Public Works Supervisor Johnny Mercer and City Councilman Jason Martin.
DR&M’s all inclusive bid of $18,450 is for the demolition and clearance activities required for the properties located of Elm Street and Linden Street. The DR&M added a $200 per week penalty to the bid if the “demolition work is not satisfactory completed on time as specified.” The fine is listed as payable to the City of McKenzie. The demolition will commence within five calendar days from the date of the Note to Proceed and will be completed within a 30 calendar day period, weather permitting.
Other bids opened were from Anderson Construction $31,250, Joseph N. Foster Excavating $32,000, and Peed Family Associates, LLC $47,740. A fifth bid from Bosco Contractor Services of Jackson, Tennessee was made available but ruled unacceptable by Councilman Martin due to the fact the initial bid was not received before the original bid opening on January 9.