Harbor Road Restaurant Rehabilitation

The Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia is requesting bids for comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing 4,650 square-foot waterfront restaurant at 2295 Harbor Road under IFB #27-2096-6256, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and site improvements to convert the 1940-built structure (formerly a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Station and Amtrak facility until 1981) into a modern restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining areas, private dining rooms, lounge areas, kitchen space, restrooms, and exterior bar functions. Bidders must hold a valid Class A Virginia contractor's license, be registered with the City of Newport News Department of Codes Compliance, and demonstrate a minimum of seven years of construction experience with specific demonstrated experience in historic masonry work. The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional Construction Standards, Sixth Edition, apply with City-noted modifications.

The contract is a lump sum base bid with two deductive alternates for patio and outdoor bar configurations and eight designated unit prices for extra work including excavation, trench work, stone materials, brick repointing, masonry replacement, and roof repairs. Substantial completion is required within 270 days and final completion within 30 additional days from contract execution, with liquidated damages of $1,650 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and $825 per calendar day for delays in final completion. Bidders must provide 5 percent bid security, 100 percent performance bond, and 100 percent payment bond. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Bidders are encouraged to subcontract work to certified Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to the greatest extent possible. Bids are submitted through the City's e-Procurement Portal.