Barricading Empty Buildings - Commercial

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and related services to barricade vacant or abandoned commercial properties throughout the city. Work includes installing window and door barricades, locks and hasps, chain‑link fencing (both permanent and temporary), door replacement, weed/litter removal, and rapid emergency‑call‑out response (2‑hour onsite response). The contract is a 12‑month award with an estimated $100 K ceiling, requiring insurance, a $100 K performance bond, and compliance with MBE/WBE 5 % participation goals. Bidders must submit a fully‑priced bid package via the City’s VSS portal and meet rigorous insurance and bonding requirements. • Scope: barricading openings, installing locks/hasps, chain‑link fencing, emergency response, and related demolition/cleanup. • Requirements: 24/7 availability, 2‑hour emergency response, $1 M general liability, workers’ comp, performance bond, MBE/WBE participation, and adherence to city specifications. • Financials: $100 K estimated contract ceiling; bidders must provide a 10 % bid‑bond and comply with prevailing‑wage rules.