Richmond Board of Public Works Meeting of June 18, 2026

The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety held a meeting on June 18, 2026, which included procurement activities such as the opening and referral of bids for the demolition of two unsafe buildings located at 111 South 11th Street and 811 North 19th Street. Multiple bids were received from local contractors, including Mike's Excavating, B&B Construction, and Cox Excavating, with amounts ranging from $12,800 to $35,450. The board approved the acceptance of the proof of publication and the referral of bids to the purchasing department for evaluation. The meeting also featured an extensive public hearing regarding a grievance filed by a transit employee concerning the elimination of a paratransit driver position and subsequent scheduling and seniority issues within the transit department. Transit management explained operational and budgetary constraints leading to the reduction from three to two paratransit drivers, citing efforts to reduce overtime costs and improve scheduling efficiency. The discussion included references to the collective bargaining agreement, staffing levels, and upcoming transit system changes tied to a master transit plan. The board decided to table further action until the next meeting on July 2, 2026, to allow for additional review and questions.