Events D.C. has rescinded a contract it awarded just last month for the demolition of RFK Stadium, planning to issue a new request for proposals early next week.
Two of the five unsuccessful bidders filed protests with Events D.C. regarding the $14.22 million contract awarded last month to Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. Gilbane was expected to demolish the 59-year-old stadium in 2022 — already delayed from its original timeline.
Events D.C., the District’s quasi-public conventions and sports authority that manages the RFK Stadium site, declined to disclose the nature of the protests, who filed them or how the new RFP would differ from the original one. But the fact that the award was rescinded suggests the protestors could, at the very least, have significantly delayed the procurement with their protests, if not outright overturned the Gilbane deal.
“Events D.C. is taking these proactive measures on the front end to minimize any potential delays down the road,” Greg O’Dell, CEO and president of Events D.C., said in a statement. “The offerors will be provided further details at a later date.”
