This project consists of demolition of a timber vehicular bridge via waterway. Elements to be removed include creosote coated timber piles, steel beams and straps, timber stringers, decking and railing and asphalt wearing surface. All Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted no later than 4:00pm, August 17, 2023 through the Questions portal at web site, Any RFI submitted after this date cannot be guaranteed a response by the City. A Bid Bond, certified check or cashier check made payable to the Treasurer, City of Norfolk, for 5% of total bid must accompany each bid. Offerors shall upload a copy of the bid guarantee with the Offeror acknowledgement to mail the original sealed document to the Owner, within two (2) business days. State Contractor registration class and number is required by electronic bidding via the Vendor Questionnaire. Performance Bond: One Hundred Percent (100%) Payment Bond: One Hundred Percent (100%) Liquidated Damages: Five Hundred ($500.00) per day Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall secure and pay for the building permit as well as for other permits, fees, licenses, and inspections by government agencies necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work that are customarily secured after execution of the Contract and legally required at the time bids are received or negotiations concluded.A City of Norfolk Business License is not required in order to submit a bid; however, the apparent low bidder must apply for the license upon award and shall be acknowledged via the Vendor Questionnaire. The City reserves the right to cancel the bid opening or to reject any or all bids in whole or part, when it is in the best interest of the City. The right to waive informalities and to determine responsiveness of any bid and responsibility of all bidders is reserved to the City.The City reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder if the bid exceeds available funds.