The Kokomo Board of Works and Public Safety accepted bids to demolish three houses at its Jan. 12 meeting. All bids received were taken under advisement.
1341 S. Waugh St.
The first house, at 1341 S. Waugh St., received bids from Merritt and Son Excavating in the amount of $13,500, Vincent Concrete in the amount of $11,960, and Alliance Excavating and Demolition in the amount of $12,680.
913 N. Webster St.
The second house, at 913 N. Webster St., received bids from Merritt and Son Excavating in the amount of $14,500, Vincent Concrete in the amount of $13,675, and Alliance Excavating and Demolition in the amount of $28,640.
1114 E. Mulberry St.
The third house, at 1114 E. Mulberry St., received bids from Merritt and Son Excavating in the amount of $13,500, Vincent Concrete in the amount of $12,450, and Alliance Excavating and Demolition in the amount of $18,880.
By law, the city must accept the lowest responsible and responsive bid for each project. Typically, the bids are reviewed and a decision reached by the following meeting, scheduled for Jan. 19.