Description
The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified contractor to demolish a single‑family dwelling located at 273 Wortman Street and to restore the site to a clean, graded condition suitable for future development. The work includes complete removal of the structure and foundation to at least 2 ft below grade, back‑filling, grading, trash removal, protection of existing fencing and trees, and final seeding and straw application. The contractor must be registered in the City’s Vendor Self‑Service portal, provide a performance bond equal to 100 % of the contract price, and carry the required insurance coverages. Work must commence within 15 calendar days of a written notice to begin and be completed within 30 calendar days thereafter, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays.
• Scope: Full demolition, foundation removal, site grading, back‑fill, cleanup, and seeding.
• Timeline: Bid due Jan 29 2026; work must start ≤ 15 days after notice and finish ≤ 30 days after start.
• Financials: Contract value reported at $10,400; performance bond required for the full amount; bids in the range of $10‑70 k observed.
• Requirements: VSS electronic submission, DEI‑147 form, insurance (General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Auto $1 M, Builder’s Risk 100 % of project value), performance bond, pre‑demolition site meeting with City inspector.