25233 - Globe Iron Building Demolition

Project 25233 is a solicitation by the City of Norfolk Department of Public Works for the demolition of the Globe Iron buildings located at 1416 Cary Avenue, 1525 Saint Julian Avenue, and 1401 and 1445 Maltby Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. The scope of work involves the demolition of steel warehouses with exposed concrete slabs, soil stabilization, and grading the site for drainage. The project includes significant environmental requirements, including asbestos abatement and soil remediation, with specific mandates for the packaging, labeling, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials in accordance with OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards. The contractor is responsible for field verification and obtaining all necessary demolition permits. The contract is a lump sum bid with a unit price structure for soil remediation, estimated at 10,000 tons. Bids were due by September 2, 2026, via the OpenGov procurement portal. The project duration is 365 days to substantial completion, with liquidated damages set at 1,000 dollars per day. Required security includes a bid bond for 5 percent of the total bid, as well as 100 percent performance and payment bonds. The contract is governed by modified AIA A201-2017 general conditions and requires compliance with various non-discrimination and minority business clauses. Quality control is managed through on-site testing and inspections, with the City of Norfolk engaging qualified testing agencies for specific services.