The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified, city‑certified small business to perform full demolition and site‑restoration services at three residential properties (1214 Purcell Ave, 2378 Glenway Ave, and 2748 Faber Ave). The contractor must remove each structure and foundations to at least 2 ft below final grade, handle all debris disposal, submit EPA notifications, protect adjacent property and fencing, and complete grading, back‑fill, seeding, and site clean‑up. The bid must be submitted electronically via the VSS portal, include a 10 % bid bond, and the awarded contractor must furnish a 100 % performance bond, required insurance, and a site safety plan. Work must commence within 15 calendar days of the notice to proceed and be finished within 45 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for overruns.
• Demolition of three structures with machine wrecking, cut‑and‑fill permits, and foundation removal ≥ 2 ft below grade.
• Full site restoration: back‑fill, grading, fence protection, sidewalk/driveway repair, seeding/straw, and debris disposal with EPA notification.
• Mandatory bonds (10 % bid, 100 % performance), insurance (General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Auto $1 M, Workers’ Comp), and a pre‑demolition meeting (≥ 24 hr notice to Inspector Kevin Rhodes).
• Tight schedule: start within 15 days of NTP, complete within 45 days; $200/day liquidated damages for delays.
• Awarded contract value $138,600; submission deadline 4 Nov 2025, award expected 27 Jan 2026.