Barricading Empty Buildings - Residential

Solicitation 271W906091 is an invitation for bids issued by the City of Cincinnati's Department of Buildings and Inspections for a term agreement to barricade approximately 250 vacant residential buildings over a 12-month period. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment to secure windows and doors, install locks, remove debris, and erect chain-link fencing. The scope includes both emergency and non-emergency services, requiring the contractor to be available 24/7, 365 days a year, with a mandatory on-site response time of two hours for emergency call-outs and a maximum of 24 hours for non-emergency requests. The estimated agreement value is 428,000.00 dollars, and the city intends to make a single award to the lowest and best bidder based on the total bid. Bids must be submitted exclusively online through the Vendor Self Service portal by October 22, 2026. Required submission components include a bid form, addenda acknowledgement, a bidder questionnaire, an economic inclusion packet with specific minority and women-owned business enterprise goals, and a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the total bid amount. Award evaluation considers the bidder's experience, financial capacity, past performance, and delivery schedule. The contract mandates compliance with prevailing wage rates, OSHA safety standards, and City of Cincinnati Municipal Code regarding equal employment opportunity. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage, including public liability and workers compensation.