RRHA-IFB-2026-31 Demolition Services 208 E Baker Street & 210 E Baker Street, Richmond, VA

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) is requesting sealed bids for full structural demolition of two residential properties at 208 E Baker Street and 210 E Baker Street in Richmond, Virginia under IFB RRHA-IFB-2026-31, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. This procurement carries a compressed timeline: questions close August 31, 2026, and work must commence within ten business days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within fifteen calendar days.

RRHA has established participation goals: 30% minority-owned businesses, 10% women-owned businesses, and 30% Section 3 businesses. Bidders must hold a valid Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) RBC or CBC license with DEMOLITION specialty, demonstrate a minimum of ten years' experience, and possess appropriate certifications for handling hazardous materials.

The scope encompasses full structural demolition of a vacant duplex, removal of all interior and exterior debris, sewer capping, site clearing, grading, compacting, leveling, and grass seeding. All identified regulated materials (asbestos, lead-based paint, and mercury-containing items) must be disposed of in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. RRHA has completed environmental testing and provided results to bidders. Addendum 1 (issued September 1, 2026) clarifies that RRHA cannot confirm specific site details including total square footage, basement or crawlspace existence, foundation depths, or utility locations; contractors are responsible for conducting their own site assessments and determining pricing based on actual conditions. Potential extension to 907 North 2nd Street is mentioned in the bid documents.

Bids must be firm fixed-price, lump-sum submissions on Attachment E. Required insurance includes General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Workers' Compensation (as required by state law), and Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit). No bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond is required; Davis-Bacon wage requirements do not apply. Payment terms are net thirty days, with a 2% discount available for payment within ten days.

Questions must be submitted by email to Edythe West, VCA Contract Specialist, at edythe.west@rrha.com by close of business August 31, 2026. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through eVA, by mail, or by hand delivery to RRHA at 600 E. Broad Street, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23219.