Demolition of Unclaimed Freight Company Building

The City of Newport News is soliciting qualified contractors to demolish the unsafe, 17,775‑square‑foot Unclaimed Freight Company building at 10615 Jefferson Avenue. The contract is a lump‑sum award with a 15‑day completion window, includes hazardous‑material removal allowance, and requires compliance with regional construction standards and Virginia licensing. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on October 8, 2026, submit questions by October 15, 2026, and deliver bids by October 23, 2026. The work involves complete structural demolition, removal of all building components, capping floor penetrations, and proper disposal of debris. • Scope: Full demolition of a commercial structure (≈ 17,775 sf) and site clean‑up. • Schedule: 15 days to complete; pre‑bid conference mandatory 10/08/2026. • Submission: Bids due 10/23/2026 2:00 PM via OpenGov Procurement portal. • Mandatory requirements: Virginia contractor license, performance and payment bonds (100 %), bid security (5 %), insurance, SWaM/DBE reporting. • Allowance: $75,000 for unforeseen hazardous material removal. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid wins.