The city of Hartford, CT, has hired Manafort Brothers, Inc. to demolish the blighted Capitol West building.

Manafort will be paid $1.18 million for the demolition, which could take up to four months. A combination of city bond money and a donation from The Hartford Financial Services group will cover the expense.

The city received about a half-dozen bids for the demolition.

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