Milwaukee MPS reopens bids for Lincoln Elementary demolition - WISN

MPS reopening bids to demolish fire-damaged Lincoln Elementary School

MILWAUKEE —

Demolition could begin as soon as December on Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, the Milwaukee Public Schools building destroyed by a five-alarm fire near 18th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

MPS said it is reopening the bidding process after questions arose about the original contractor. The district hopes to have a new agreement in place in December and complete the project by late March or early May.

Fire officials said chemical-soaked cleaning rags sparked the fire.