Description
The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified contractor to provide barricading and security services for vacant residential properties city‑wide. The contractor must install barricades or temporary fencing to prevent unauthorized entry, perform periodic maintenance checks, and remove the barriers when directed. The contract includes an emergency‑response component with a required 2‑hour on‑site response time and a 24‑hour response window for non‑emergency requests. The work is governed by detailed specifications covering materials, installation methods, and safety requirements, and the contractor must comply with prevailing‑wage, insurance, bonding, and minority‑ and women‑business‑enterprise participation goals.
• Install and maintain barricades (or temporary fence panels) on approximately 250 vacant residential buildings over a 12‑month period.
• Provide rapid emergency‑call‑out service (≤ 2 hrs) and routine non‑emergency response (≤ 24 hrs).
• Meet strict material specifications (¾‑in. CDX plywood, 2×4 studs, carriage bolts, chain‑link fencing, etc.) and maintain 30‑day rental/maintenance cycles for temporary fencing.
• Comply with City‑mandated insurance, bonding ($428,000 performance surety), prevailing‑wage, and MBE/WBE participation requirements.