CITY OF BATAVIA ANNOUNCES OPEN BIDDING FOR REMOVAL, RELOCATION OF TIN SHOP

BATAVIA, IL – The City of Batavia’s Community and Economic Development Department is now accepting sealed Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the removal and relocation of the Tin Shop building, located at 106 N. River Street. Proposals will be accepted until noon on April 18, 2025.

The City is seeking proposals to relocate the structure as a whole or dismantle and remove it entirely. The project will not impact other nearby structures, such as the garage at 112 N. River Street and the MainStreet shed.

Project Objective

The City aims to clear the site for future redevelopment, including the construction of a new public restroom facility. This RFP allows interested parties to relocate the Tin Shop building to another site, either in its entirety or through dismantling and reconstruction. To facilitate timely removal or relocation, the City is open to proposals with a zero-dollar acquisition cost.

Additional Requirements
Any awarded proposal must ensure complete removal of the building, including its foundation, with proper site restoration using clean fill, topsoil, and seeding per City specifications.

Submission Details
Interested parties are encouraged to submit detailed proposals outlining their plans for relocation, and removal of the structure.

For more information or to obtain the full RFP document, visit Bataviail.gov/bids, or contact Jeff Albertson, City of Batavia Building Official, 630-454-2703.
 
Batavia is located 35 miles west of Chicago along the banks of the Fox River. Settled in the 1830s, Batavia earned the nickname ‘The Windmill City’ when it was the windmill manufacturing capital of the world at the turn of the 20^th Century. Batavia is home to more than 1,200 businesses, including Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory, the U.S. Headquarters of Aldi Inc, and Suncast Corporation. Batavia’s historic charm, excellent school system, and unparalleled recreational and shopping amenities make it a great place to live, work and play for its over 26,000 residents.