Contractor Sought For Massive Foxconn Demolition Project

MOUNT PLEASANT, WI — With a groundbreaking ceremony now in the rear-view mirror, the Village of Mount Pleasant is now seeking bids for the first demolition work tied to Foxconn’s $10 billion, 22-million-square-foot manufacturing campus.

Village officials say the initial demolition work will focus on properties along Braun Road. The bids are separated into two packages – one for projects north of Braun Road and one for South of Braun Road.

“Our first bid for demolition work is just the next big step forward for the Village to prepare for construction of Foxconn’s manufacturing campus,” said David DeGroot, Village of Mount Pleasant President. “We are excited to see the transformation of the project area in the coming weeks, months and years.”

Village officials said that demolition work will include razing and removing all structures, out buildings, flatwork, driveway aprons, fill, filling all basements, crawl spaces and excavated areas with approved granular material, landscape restoration, traffic control as needed, and erosion control. The bids will relate to 12 parcels north of Braun Road and 11 parcels south of Braun Road.

Interested bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 9 a.m., May 17 at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive. Bids are due at 10 a.m., May 24. Contractors must also submit pre-qualification statements before submitting their bid.

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