Newport News Opengov #27-2084-1118

Demolition and site clearance of the Unclaimed Freight Company building

The City of Newport News is seeking a contractor to demolish and clear the Unclaimed Freight Company building while leaving its concrete slab in place. - Government buyer: City of Newport News, including Codes Compliance, the Department of General Services, and the Office of Purchasing. - Work requested: One lump-sum demolition and site-clearance project for the 17,775-square-foot building at 10615 Jefferson Avenue. - Remove the structure, personal property, and demolition debris; legally dispose of materials requiring removal. - Leave the concrete slab in place. Remove the Unclaimed Freight sign, separately wrap and dispose of its lead-painted support beam, and patch the asphalt. - Complete applicable sewer-cap or clean-out work, backfill as needed, and restore disturbed areas with clean topsoil, grading, and seeding. - Notable requirements: Roofing material and floor tiles are assumed to be non-friable asbestos-containing material and are to remain during demolition. Handle and dispose of other asbestos-containing materials if identified or required to be removed, and provide applicable regulatory notifications and disposal documentation. A right-of-way permit is required. - Schedule: The materials differ on the completion period: the technical specifications state 10 business days after notice to proceed, excluding City-observed holidays, while another summary states 15 days. The controlling requirement should be confirmed. - OEMs and named bidding vendors: None identified.

Description

The City of Newport News is requesting quotes to establish a contract for demolition of the Unclaimed Freight Company building at 10615 Jefferson Avenue. The work includes demolishing the commercial structure and legally removing and disposing of personal property, debris, and asbestos-containing material if present or identified in the specifications. The contractor is also responsible for clearing, grading, and seeding disturbed areas; the concrete slab is excluded from removal. Quotes are due November 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time.

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