839100blockAlleg.pdf

County of Allegheny

SARA INNAMORATO

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

DIVISION OF PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES

INVITATION FOR B I D

for

MODULAR BLOCK WALL SYSTEM AS-NEEDED

SPECIFICATION NO. 9541

This Invitation for Bid contains requirements for bidders to assist the County in meeting its Minority, Women, Disadvantaged Business Entity goals and our Veteran owned small business goals. Therefore, bidders must document their plan or good faith efforts to meet those goals.

Please see the Requirements contained within, complete Participation Statement and submit electronically with your bid.

DUE DATE: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:30 A.M., E.T.

BID SUBMITTAL: All bids must be submitted electronically. No bids shall be accepted in person, by U.S. Mail, by private courier service, via oral or email communication, telephone or fax transmission.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with one (1) one-year renewal option.

Joe Hoffman Senior Sourcing Specialist

412-350-6344 Joseph.Hoffman@AlleghenyCounty.us mailto:Joseph.Hoffman@AlleghenyCounty.us

SARA INNAMORATO

COUNTY EXECUTIVE

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

County of Allegheny

201 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING ♦ 542 FORBES AVENUE

PITTSBURGH, PA 15219

PHONE (412) 350-4495 ♦ FAX (412) 350-5883

TIM COX

DIRECTOR

FRANK ALESSIO III, CPPB

DIVISION MANAGER OF

PROCUREMENT

Dear Bidder:

Enclosed is Allegheny County’s Invitation for Bid (IFB) for MODULAR BLOCK WALL SYSTEM AS-NEEDED. I ask that you please read the entire document and decide if you would like to submit a bid for the County’s requirements.

Allegheny County, with a population of approximately 1.3 million, is the second largest county in the State, and effective January 1, 2000 is a Home Rule county with an elected Chief Executive, an appointed County Manager and a 15-member County Council.

The Allegheny County Division of Purchasing and Supplies has taken a leadership role in public purchasing with a competent, professional and experienced staff who is committed to fair and open competition. We appreciate your interest in this solicitation and look forward to your participation.

There are three sections to this IFB: 1) your Bid, 2) the Specifications and 3) the Instructions to Bidders. All three sections will be incorporated into any resultant contract.

There are several things that will assist the County in processing and evaluating your bid, therefore it is important that all bidders:

• Submit a bid electronically. Hardcopy, email or facsimile submittals will not be accepted.

• If your company is not currently registered to submit bids electronically please visit https://alleghenycounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

• Complete and submit all attachments electronically with your bid. i.e., MWDBE Plan and Waiver, VOSB Plan and

Waiver, Vendor Creation Form, W9 Form, ALL other documents relevant to the solicitation.

• Be sure that you submit your bid before the opening date and time as stated on the cover page.

• Provide points of contact.

• If a bid bond is required, make sure it is in the correct amount and properly signed. Be sure you have affixed the corporate seal.

• Be sure the bid has pricing submitted with decimal points.

• Indicate whether other government agencies are permitted to purchase under this Contract.

Sincerely, Frank Alessio III, CPPB Division Manager of Procurement

Revised 7/2/2026 https://alleghenycounty.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

NO BID SHEET

SPECIFICATION #9541

If your firm has chosen not to submit a bid for this IFB, please complete this form and mail or fax to:

County of Allegheny Division of Purchasing and Supplies Room 201 County Office Building 542 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219

(412) 350-5883 Fax

Please check all items that apply:

[ ] Do not sell the item(s) required.

[ ] Cannot be competitive.

[ ] Cannot meet the Specifications highlighted in the attached Bid.

[ ] Cannot provide the Insurance required.

[ ] Cannot provide Performance Bond required.

[ ] Cannot comply with County Instructions to Bidders.

[ ] Job is too large.

[ ] Job is too small.

[ ] Cannot hold pricing for entire contract period.

[ ] Past problems with the County of Allegheny.

Please Explain: ____________________________________________________

[ ] County payment process is too slow.

[ ] Do not wish to do business with the County.

[ ] Other reason.

Please Explain: ____________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: ____________________________________________________________

CONTACT: ____________________________________PHONE #_______________________

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ROOM 201 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

B I D

FOR

Spec. #9541

In accordance with the attached Specifications and Instructions to Bidders, we (or I) propose to furnish and DELIVER F.O.B. Point of Delivery, MODULAR BLOCK WALL SYSTEM AS-NEEDED at the prices referenced on the electronic bid submitted by our/my organization.

WORKSHEET FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY – PRICING MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

OR BID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Item No.

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

1 4201- 0001* Clearing and Grubbing - WCC A Lump

Sum 1

2 4203- 0001* Class 1 Excavation - WCC C Cubic

Yard 250

3 4203- 0003* Class 1A Excavation - WCC C1 Cubic

Yard 50

4 4203- 0004* Class 1B Excavation - WCC C1 Cubic

Yard 50

5 4204- 0001* Class 2 Excavation - WCC C1, H Cubic

Yard 250

6 4204- 0100* Class 3 Excavation - WCC C1, H Cubic

Yard 50

7 4204- 0150* Class 4 Excavation - WCC C1, H, S5 Cubic

Yard 50

8 0205-0001 Common Borrow Excavation - WCC C1 Cubic Yard 50

9 0205-0100 Foreign Borrow Excavation - WCC C1 Cubic Yard 50

BID for MODULAR BLOCK WALL SYSTEM AS-NEEDED SPEC #9541

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

10 0205-0263 Selected Borrow Excavation Rock, Class R-

3 - WCC C1

Cubic Yard 200

11 0205-0264 Selected Borrow Excavation Rock, Class R-

4 - WCC C1

Cubic Yard 200

12 0205-0265 Selected Borrow Excavation Rock, Class R-

5 - WCC C1

Cubic Yard 200

13 0205-0266 Selected Borrow Excavation Rock, Class R-

6 - WCC C1

Cubic Yard 200

14 0205-0267 Selected Borrow Excavation Rock, Class R-

7 - WCC C1

Cubic Yard 200

15 0212-0001 Geotextile, Class 1 - WCC C3, H, M2 Square Feet 1000

16 0212-0003 Geotextile, Class 2, Type B - WCC C3, H, M2

Square Yard 500

17 0212-0014 Geotextile, Class 4, Type A - WCC C3, H, M2

Square Yard 500

18 0212-0016 Geotextile, Class 4, Type C - WCC C3, H, M2

Square Yard 500

19 4221-0003 Geogrid Class 1 - WCC S5 Square Yard 500

20 0301-0001 Plain Cement Concrete Base Course, 5" Depth - WCC D

Square Yard 10

21 0301-0006 Plain Cement Concrete Base Course, 10" Depth - WCC D

Square Yard 20

22 0313-0437 Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, Base Course, Pg 64S-22, 0.3 To < 3 Million ESALS, 25.0 mm Mix - WCC E

Ton 200

23 4350- 0121* Subbase (No. 2A) - WCC C, E Ton 120

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

24 0413-0255

Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, Wearing Course, Pg 64S-22, 0.3 To < 3 Million ESALS, 9.5 mm Mix, Thickness - 1-1/2", SRL-H - WCC F

Ton 75

25 0413-1024

Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, Wearing Course (Scratch), Pg 64S-22, 0.3 To < 3 Million ESALS, 9.5 mm Mix, SRL-L -

WCC F

Ton 15

26 0413-6047

Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design, Binder Course, Pg 64S-22, 0.3 To < 3 Million ESALS, 19.0 mm Mix, Thickness 2 1/2" -

WCC F

Ton 75

27 0460-0002 Bituminous Tack Coat - WCC F4 Gal 25

28 0461-0002 Bituminous Prime Coat - WCC F4 Gal 5

29 0491-0013 Milling of Bituminous Pavement Surface, 2" Depth, Milled Material Retained By Contractor - WCC F3

Square Yard 500

30 0491-0017 Milling of Asphalt Pavement Surface, 4" Depth, Milled Material Retained By Contractor - WCC F3

Square Yard 500

31 0516-2007 Concrete Patching Joint WCC G1 Linear Foot 72

32 0516-2009 Concrete Patching New Pavement Joint, Non-Skewed, WWC G1

Linear Foot 72

33 0516-2010 Concrete Patching New Pavement Joint, Skewed, WWC G1

Linear Foot 72

34 0516-2032 Concrete Pavement Patching, Type A, 8" Thick, WWC G1

Square Yard 25

35 0516-2034 Concrete Pavement Patching, Type A, 10" Thick, WWC G1

Square Yard 25

36 0516-3034 Accelerated Concrete Pavement Patching, Type A, 8" Thick, WWC G1

Square Yard 25

37 0516-3044 Accelerated Concrete Pavement Patching, Type A, 10" Thick, WWC G1

Square Yard 25

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

38 4601- 0312*

15" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

39 4601- 0313*

18" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

40 4601- 0315*

24" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

41 0601-0351 12" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8' - 2' Fill

- WCC H

Linear Foot 200

42 0601-0352 15" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8' - 2' Fill

-WCC H

Linear Foot 200

43 0601-0353 18" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill

- WCC H

Linear Foot 200

44 0601-0355 24" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill

- WCC H

Linear Foot 200

45 4601- 0412*

15" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

46 4601- 0413*

18" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

47 4601- 0415*

24" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group I, SDR35 PVC 15'-1.5' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

48 0601-0451 12" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill, Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

49 0601-0452 15" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill, Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

50 0601-0453 18" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill, Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

51 0601-0455 24" Thermoplastic Pipe, Group III, 8'-2' Fill, Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

52 0601-7305 12" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 30'- 1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

53 0601-7308 15" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 20'- 1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

54 0601-7313 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 1.5' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

55 0601-7327 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 2' Fill - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

56 0601-7705 12" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 2' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

57 0601-7706 15" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 2' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

58 0601-7710 18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 3' Fill Shore/Trench Box - WCC H

Linear Foot 200

59 0601-7718 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe, Type B, 15'- 3' Fill Shore/Trench Box

Linear Foot 200

60 0605-1300 Cleaning Drainage Structures - WCC C1. H1 Each 1

61 0605-2401 Manhole Frame and Cover - WCC K Each 1

62 0605-2600 Type D Endwall - WCC K Each 1

63 0605-2620 Type D-W Endwall - WCC K Each 1

64 0605-2771 Type C Frame and Bicycle Safe Grate - WCC K Set 1

65 0605-2772 Type C Frame and Vane Grate - WCC K Set 1

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

66 0605-2781 Type M Frame and Bicycle Safe Grate - WCC K Set 1

67 0605-2782 Type M Frame and Vane Grate - WCC K Set 1

68 0605-2850 Standard Inlet Box, Height </= 10' - WCC K Each 1

69 4605- 2850*

Standard Inlet Box, Height </= 10' Modified

- WCC K Each 1

70 4605-3011 Type 4 Storm Manhole, Height > 5' and </= 10', Modified WCC K Each 1

71 4605-3021 Type 5 Storm Manhole, Height > 5' and </= 10', Modified WCC K Each 1

72 0606-0050 Grade Adjustment of Existing Inlets - WCC C1, K Set 1

73 0607-0013 Rebuilt Inlet Box - WCC K Vertical Foot 1

74 4608- 0001* Mobilization - WCC X Lump

Sum 1

75 4610- 0001*

4" Pipe Underdrain, Type I Backfill - WCC H2

Linear Foot 20

76 4610- 0002*

6" Pipe Underdrain Type I Backfill - WCC H2

Linear Foot 200

77 0610-7001 4" Pavement Base Drain - WCC H2 Linear Foot 200

78 0610-7002 6" Pavement Base Drain - WCC H2 Linear Foot 200

79 0615-0021 4" Subsurface Drain Outlets - WCC H2 Linear

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

80 0615-0022 6" Subsurface Drain Outlets - WCC H2 Linear Foot 200

81 0619-0459 Permanent Impact Attenuating Device, Type II, Test Level 3, Tangent (Mash) - WCC J1, J3

Each 1

82 0620-0400 Terminal Section, Single - WCC J Each 1

83 0620-0500 Reset Guide Rail - WCC J Linear Foot 200

84 0620-0503 Remove Existing Guide Rail (Contractor's Property) - WCC J

Linear Foot 200

85 0620-0551 W6 X 9 Steel I-Beam Guide Rail Posts - WCC J Each 10

86 0620-0575 Guide Rail Element - WCC J Linear Foot 200

87 0620-0900 Remove Concrete Anchorage - WCC C1, J Each 1

88 0620-1600 Type 31-S Guide Rail - WCC J Linear Foot 200

89 0620-1625 Type 31-SC Guide Rail - WCC J Linear Foot 200

90 0620-1635 Type 31-SCC Guide Rail - WCC J Linear Foot 200

91 0620-2050 Thrie Beam Guiderail to PA3 Brdge Barrier without Curb - WWC J Each 1

92 0620-2051 Thrie Beam Guiderail to PA3 Brdge Barrier with Curb - WWC J Each 1

93 0627-3020 Temporary Barrier Test Level 3 Deflection Distance </=2’ - WCC J1

Linear

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

94 0630-0025 Plain Cement Concrete Curb 4" Height, including Removal of Existing Curb - WCC K

Linear Foot 80

95 0630-0045 Plain Cement Concrete Curb, 8" Height, including Removal of Existing Curb - WCC K

Linear Foot 80

96 4641-0005 Plain Cement Concrete Curb and Gutter, Modified - WCC K

Linear Foot 50

97 0676-0001 Cement Concrete Sidewalk - WCC K Square Yard 200

98 0677-0002 Select Material Surfacing - WCC C1, E Ton 22

99 0686-0050 Construction Surveying, Type D - WCC X Lump Sum 1

100 0703-0020 No. 1 Coarse Aggregate - WCC C1, H Cubic Yard 500

101 0703-0024 No. 2A Coarse Aggregate - WCC C1, H Cubic Yard 500

102 0703-0025 No. 57 Coarse Aggregate - WCC C1, H Cubic Yard 500

103 0804-0001 Seeding and Soil Supplements - Formula B, Including Mulch - WCC M3 Pound 1

104 0804-0003 Seeding and Soil Supplements - Formula D, Including Mulch - WCC M3 Pound 1

105 0804-0006 Seeding and Soil Supplements - Formula L, Including Mulch - WCC M3 Pound 1

106 0804-0007 Seeding and Soil Supplements - Formula W, Including Mulch - WCC M3 Pound 1

107 0811-0003 Temporary Protective Fence - WCC J2, M Linear Foot 100

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

108 0855-0003 Pumped Water Filter Bag - WCC M2 Each 1

109 0855-0004 Replacement Pumped Water Filter Bag - WCC M2 Each 1

110 0865-0001 Silt Barrier Fence, 18" Height - WCC M2 Linear Foot 100

111 0865-0003 Silt Barrier Fence, 30" Height - WCC M2 Linear Foot 100

112 0866-0005 Heavy Duty Silt Barrier Fence - WCC M2 Linear Foot 100

113 0867-0012 Compost Filter Sock, 12" Diameter - WCC M2

Linear Foot 200

114 0867-0018 Compost Filter Sock, 18" Diameter - WCC M2

Linear Foot 200

115 0867-0022 Compost Filter Sock, 24" Diameter - WCC M2

Linear Foot 200

116 4962- 1000*

4" White Waterborne Pavement Markings -

WCC O

Linear Foot 400

117 4962- 1005*

4" Yellow Waterborne Pavement Markings -

WCC O

Linear Foot 400

118 1001-0611 6" Structure Foundation Drain - WCC T7 Linear Foot 200

119 1001-1080 Class AA Cement Concrete - WCC S2 Cubic Yard 10

120 5001-1120 Class A Cement Concrete - WCC S2 Cubic Yard 10

121 1001-1140 Class C Cement Concrete - WCC K Cubic Yard 10

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

122 1002-0052 Reinforcement Bars, Epoxy Coated - WCC S7 Pound 500

123 1003-0004 Dowel Hole, 8" in Depth - WCC S7 Each 1

124 1003-0007 Dowel Hole, 10" in Depth - WCC S7 Each 1

125 9000- 0001*

Durahold Wall Unit Standard, 183 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 72" X 23.625" X 11.75" - WCC S5

Each 200

126 9000- 0002*

Durahold Wall Unit Coping 72, 183 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 72" X 23.625" X 11.75" - WCC S5

Each 20

127 9000- 0003*

Durahold Wall Unit Coping Closed End 72, 183 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 72" X 23.625" X

11.75" - WCC S5

Each 20

128 9000- 0004*

Durahold Wall Unit Tieback, 183 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 72" X 23.625" X 11.75" - WCC S5

Each 200

129 9000- 0005*

Durahold Wall Unit 1/2 Standard, 91.5 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 36" X 23.625" X 11.75" -

WCC S5

Each 20

130 9000- 0006*

Durahold Wall Unit 1/2 Coping, 91.5 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 36" X 23.625" X 11.75" -

WCC S5

Each 20

131 9000- 0007*

Durahold Wall Unit Corner 90°, 152 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 59.875" X 23.625" X 11.75"

- WCC S5

Each 20

132 9000- 0008*

Durahold Wall Unit Corner 45°, 152 cm X 60 cm X 30 cm 59.875" X 23.625" X 11.75"

- WCC S5

Each 20

133 9000- 0009*

Durahold II Wall Unit Standard, 183 cm X 30 cm X 36 cm 72" X 11.75" X 14.125" -

WCC S5

Each 200

134 9000- 0010*

Durahold II Wall Unit Coping 72, 183 cm X 30 cm X 36 cm 72" X 11.75" X 14.125" -

WCC S5

Each 20

135 9000- 0011*

Durahold II Wall Unit Coping Closed End 72, 183 cm X 30 cm X 36 cm 72" X 11.75"

X 14.125" - WCC S5

Each 20

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

136 9000- 0012*

Durahold II Wall Unit Tieback, 183 cm X 30 cm X 36 cm 72" X 11.75" X 14.125" - WCC S5

Each 200

137 9000- 0013*

Durahold II Wall Unit Corner 90°, 90 cm X 30 cm X 36 cm 35.375" X 11.75" X 14.125"

- WCC S5

Each 20

138 9000- 0014*

Preparation of Wall Design and Construction Plans - WCC Q LS 1

139 9000- 0015* Temporary Stream Diversion - WCC Q Linear

Foot 1

140 9000- 0016*

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, Type 1 -WCC Q Each 1

141 9000- 0017*

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, Type 2 – WCC Q Each 1

142 9000- 0018*

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, Detour less than 2 miles – WCC Q

Each 1

143 9000- 0019*

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, Detour two to five miles – WCC Q

Each 1

144 9000- 0020*

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction, Detour greater than five miles – WCC Q

Each 1

145 9000- 0021*

Versa-LOK Standard Unit Block 16"x12"x6" - WCC S5 Each 1

146 9000- 0022*

Versa-LOK Standard Corner Unit Block - WCC S5 Each 1

147 9000- 0023*

Versa-LOK Standard Cap Unit Block - WCC S5 Each 1

148 9000- 0024*

Versa-LOK Standard Half Unit Block - WCC S5 Each 1

149 9000- 0025* Redi Rock R28 Bottom Block - WCC S5 Each 1

PennDOT No. Description Unit Quantity Year

1 Bid Year 2 Bid

150 9000- 0026*

Redi Rock R28 Bottom Half Block - WCC S5 Each 1

151 9000- 0027* Redi Rock R28 Middle Block - WCC S5 Each 1

152 9000- 0028*

Redi Rock R28 Middle Half Block - WCC S5 Each 1

153 9000- 0029* Redi Rock R28 Top Block - WCC S5 Each 1

154 9000- 0030* Redi Rock R28 Top Half Block - WCC S5 Each 1

155 9000- 0031* Temporary Shoring for Excavation - ZZ Linear

Foot 125

156 9000- 0032* Temporary Support of Utility Pole - ZZ Each 1

157 9000- 0033* As-Built Drawings - ZZ LS 1

158 9000- 0034* Core Drill in Inlet Box - ZZ Each 1

159 9000- 0035* Abandon Existing Inlet/Manhole - ZZ Each 1

In the table above WCC is an abbreviation for Work Class Code

If an item that is not listed in the bid schedule above is necessary to complete the specific project, compensation will be made in accordance with PennDOT Publication 408, Section 110.03 (d) with the required backup documentation. The price for the extra work item shall be negotiated and accepted prior to the notice to proceed is issued for the project.

Mark-ups to replace those listed in Pub 408 Section

110.03 (d) 7. for the duration of the contract.

A. Labor Mark-up (Not to exceed 30%)

B. Material Mark-up (Not to exceed 15%)

C. Equipment Mark-up (Not to exceed 5%)

* See Special Provisions

** Due to the contingent or unpredictable nature of the scope of work to be performed, the provisions of PennDOT Publication 408 Section 110.02 (d) are not applicable to this contract. The quantities listed are for sole purpose of evaluating the low bidder and should not be construed as the actual quantities to be handled under this Contract. The County reserves the right to order more or less than the quantities listed at the prices stipulated.

Price Adjustments for Materials Only:

Price adjustments for material increases may be negotiated for Year 2 and the Option Year (if of this contract if the ratio for the price of the material at the time of the contract bid (PB) and price of the time of material at the time of material (for the project in Year 2 or the Option Year is greater than 1.10 (PP/PB). The price increase will be determined according to the following formula:

PI = (PP/PB-1.10)(Q)(PB)

PI = Price Increase PI = Price Index of the material at the time of submitting the proposal for the project PB = Price of the material at the time of bid price in the contract Q = Actual quantity of material installed for the project.

An itemized list of the materials only (does not include installation costs) with the PP and PB prices must be shown and backup documentation supporting the prices indicated must be submitted with the request for price adjustment for review.

Materials for which price adjustments may be requested for this contract are: wall block, asphalt cement in bituminous material (as per the PennDOT price index), bituminous tack coat (per PennDOT price index), diesel fuel (per gallon as per PennDOT price index), concrete, new guide rail components, reinforcement bar and pipe. The calculations for the price increase shall be in accordance with the provisions in PennDOT Publication 408 Sections 110.04, 110.12 and 110.14 for materials and 110. The percentage formula for price adjustment will follow the formula above for all materials and diesel fuel and is based solely on index prices for the estimated quantity to be installed and used at the time of proposal.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT: January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with one (1) one-year renewal option.

The use of the name of a manufacturer or of any special brand or make in describing an item does not restrict bidders to that manufacturer. The means or the method used is simply to indicate the character or quality of the articles desired; however, the articles on which bids are submitted must be of such character or quality that they will serve the purpose for which they are to be used equally as well as that specified. If bidding on other than the make, model or brand specified the manufacturer's name and catalogue reference must be given.

IF THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE NOT CLEAR, OR YOU FEEL THEY ELIMINATE COMPETITIVE

BIDDING IN AN UNFAIR AND UNNECESSARY MANNER, YOU MAY OBTAIN A BID PROTEST FORM BY CALLING 412-350-6344, or ON THE COUNTY’S WEB SITE:

https://www.alleghenycounty.us/files/assets/county/v/1/projects-and-initiatives/bids-and-solicitations/documents/bid-protest-form-blank.pdf

THE BID PROTEST FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE PURCHASING DIVISION,

ROOM 201 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219 OR FAX 412-350-5883, BY 12:00 P.M. E.T.

ON THE MONDAY BEFORE THE BIDS ARE TO BE OPENED.

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ROOM 201 COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

FOR

Spec. #9541

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS

Purpose of Invitation for Bid

Separate and sealed Bids will be received electronically until 11:30 A.M., E.T., Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and will be publicly opened at 11:30 A.M., E.T., Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the presence of the Division Manager of Procurement of the Division of Purchasing and Supplies, or his designee, in Room 201, Second Floor of the County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA for MODULAR BLOCK WALL SYSTEM AS-NEEDED.

It is proposed that if a contract is entered into as a result of this IFB, it will be a fixed price contract. It will contain the standard contract terms and conditions as shown in Instructions to Bidders. The Bid for this Work is made under, subject to and governed by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408/2026, current change effective at the date of proposal and the following Bidding Requirements, Forms and Conditions; Bid Forms and Supplements to Bid Form; Special Provisions, Attachments, and Supplemental Specifications which amend or supplement the Specifications. Provisions of the Specifications, which are not amended or supplemented, remain in full force and effect.

Comply with Section 102 of the Specifications and the following:

Submit electronic Bids before the date and hour stated in the Advertisement for Bids for the Work. The County will check and read the Bids and announce the apparent Low Bidder via Third-Party bidding site.

THE COUNTY REQUIRES PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS, INCLUDING SUBCONTRACTORS, PER

SECTION 102.01 OF COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PUBLICATION 408, CURRENT CHANGE EFFECTIVE AT THE DATE OF PROPOSAL ON THIS PROJECT.

Bid Security – certified check or surety company bond on County’s form to the order of/or running to the County of Allegheny in the amount of five (5%) percent of the Bid for the First Year Total Amount as evidence that you, the Bidder, will accept and carry out the conditions of the Contract in case of award. The County will accept only bonds written by Surety Companies acceptable on Federal Bonds per the current Federal Register Circular 570. Federal Register Circular 570 is available for inspection in the Contract Office, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

The County reserves the right to award this contract for a term of either one or two years at the discretion of the County Manager. The successful bidder will be advised of such decision at the time of initial award notification.

The County Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informality in the bidding.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This work provides for the construction of a modular wall system or other small emergency projects in locations throughout the County of Allegheny to replace an existing wall or stabilize a failing slope or storm sewers. The assigned work may result from emergency conditions, structure failure or slope failure.

The nature of the work is on an as-needed basis and the contract quantities that are shown on the bid table do not represent specific tasks that need to be completed. Quantities shown in the bid table are for bidding purposes only and may be decreased or increased at the discretion of the County of Allegheny. Note Section 110.02(d) of PennDOT Publication 408/2026 current change effective at the date of proposal discusses an adjusted price when items of work increase above 125% or decreases below 75% of the original contract quantity; this Section of PennDOT Publication 408/2026 current change effective at the date of proposal does not apply to this contract.

Task orders The contractor will be given a detailed description of work plus the estimated quantities. The contractor is to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials and other facilities necessary to complete the work. The contractor will be responsible for providing an estimate detailing all costs associated with completing the assigned task, including but not limited to engineering design drawings, traffic control plans, obtaining other agency permitting, as-built plans, construction costs, and a project schedule. After the estimate is reviewed and approved, the contractor is responsible for completing the task in the agreed amount of time and cost. Compensation for all delivery and disposal of materials related to the project shall be included in the bid prices. All extra work and compensation for such work must be pre-approved by the Director of Public Works for County of Allegheny.

GOVERNING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Throughout these Special Provisions where the term “Section” is used, it means a portion of the project specifications covering that portion of the project specifications covering that portion of the total work or requirements under the same name in PennDOT Publication 408, The Supplemental Specifications, or the Special Provisions – all as noted/referenced in the preceding Table of Contents. PennDOT Publication 408/2026, current change effective at the date of proposal is applicable to this contract. All dimensions for this project will be in English units.

PREVAILING WAGE ACT

Submit bids on this project in compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. If that or any portion thereof is finally determined by a court to be invalid and unenforceable, any savings realized by the Contractor as a result of such invalidation accrue to the benefit of the Department or its designee. The prospective bidder agrees, by submitting this bid, to make payroll records available for audit by the County. In the event that the bidder fails to afford the Department or its designee the benefit of any savings realized under this paragraph the Department will have the right to withhold payments from this or any other contract in an amount equal to the savings realized plus interest.

PURCHASABLE ITEMS

PennDOT Specifications or Standard Drawings listed or referred to in this Contract Specifications are available for purchase upon request from the PennDOT Sales Store, 5th Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, P.O. Box 2730, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 (Telephone 717-787-5968).

Specifications can be viewed on PennDOT’s homepage http://www.dot.state.pa.us by selecting either “Doing Business with PENNDOT/Construction Specifications” or “General Information Publications/Highway Related Publications/Publication 408, current change effective at the date of proposal ".

GENERAL CONTRACT CONDITIONS

The Proposal for this Work is made under, subject to and governed by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Publication No. 408, current change effective at the date of proposal. Provisions of the Specifications which are not amended or supplemented remain in full force and effect. Where the specifications in the

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PennDOT Publication 408 conflicts with the specifications in this contract, the specifications in this contract shall govern.

The following is a list of the specifications and amendments contained in this section.

SECTION 0066B – GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL

PROVISIONS

I. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS. This bid proposal is made under, subject to, and governed by:

Specifications 408/2020, current change effective at the date of proposal for each project site of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Within these specifications where dual measurement and tabular options are presented English standards apply.

II. APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C to the above Governing Specifications. Those that apply to this bid proposal are preceded with a check (i.e., “X”). Goals, minimum levels of participation, or other project specific requirements associated with these documents are also established where applicable:

DSP1. Offset Provision for Commonwealth Contracts.

X

DSP2. Contractor Responsibility Provisions.

DSP3. Provisions for Commonwealth Contracts Concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DSP4. Minority Business and Women Business Enterprise Participation Requirements. This is used on 100%

State projects requiring Prequalification.

The minimum levels of participation for this project are:

MBE WBE

13% 2%

DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Requirements. This is used on Federal-aid projects only. In conjunction with this contract a goal of

% of the original contract amount has been established.

DSP8. F.A.R. – Required Contract Provisions Federal – Aid Construction Projects – September 1993.

DSP9. Special Supplement – Anti-Pollution Measures – August 26, 1999.

DSP10. Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause.

DSP11. Contractor Integrity Provisions.

DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

DSP 13. Buy America. This is used on a project when any phase of the project was completed using Federal funds.

SECTION 0066E - LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT

Throughout the Department's Specifications Publication 408 wherever references are made to the Commonwealth, the Department or its employees, for the purpose of this contract, it will mean the contracting Local Authority and its corresponding employees, unless otherwise superseded by law.

However, prequalification of bidders, as specified in Section 102.01, will be performed by the Department.

SECTION 0066F - PUBLIC WORK EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION ACT

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General - In accordance with Act 127 of 2012, known as the Public Works Employment Verification Act (“the Act”), effective January 1, 2013, 43 P.S. §§167.1-167.11, use the Federal Government’s E-Verify system, http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/, to ensure that all employees performing work on the project, including subcontractor’s employees, are authorized to work in the United States.

Verification Form - Verify the employment eligibility of each new employee hired after January 1, 2013 and submit the Commonwealth Public Works Employment Verification Form (“Form”) included in the bid package as Attachment A.

Contractor - Fax the Form, signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor, possessing sufficient knowledge to make the representations and certifications on the Form, to Contract Awards at 412-350-2523 within 7 days of the bid opening. Failure or refusal to provide the Form will be considered a refusal to comply with bidding requirements, will result in rejection of the bid, and may subject the Contractor to the enforcement activities, sanctions and civil penalties specified in the Act.

Subcontractor - Obtain a form signed by an authorized representative of the subcontractor performing work on the project, possessing sufficient knowledge to make the representations and certifications on the Form. Submit it to the Allegheny County Representative when requesting subcontractor approval. Failure or refusal to provide the Form will be considered a refusal to comply with subcontractor approval requirements, will result in rejection of the subcontractor request, and may subject the subcontractor to the enforcement activities, sanctions and civil penalties specified in the Act.

Include information about the requirements of the Act in all subcontracts.

Department of Public Works - The Department of Public Works is the County agency responsible for enforcement and administration of the Act. Please direct questions about the Act to:

Department of Public Works Employment Verification Compliance Office 501 County Office Building 542 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTN: Contracts Fax: 412-350-2523

SECTION 0066J - CLEAN DIESEL SPECIFICATION

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CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DIESEL OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Provision Body:

DESCRIPTION - This work consists of compliance with Clean Diesel Emission standards as required by the County of Allegheny. Comply with County of Allegheny Ordinance 16-20-OR.

Definitions

A. Best Available Retrofit Technology ("BART") means technology verified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("US EPA") or the California Board Resources Board ("CARB") that achieves reductions in particulate matter emissions at the highest classification level for verified diesel emission control strategies for particulate matter (VDECS) and is applicable to a particular engine and application. Such technology shall not result in a net increase in nitrogen oxides.

B. Covered Equipment means Non-road Construction Equipment or On-road Vehicles subject to the provisions of this Article.

C. Non-road Construction Equipment means a vehicle or equipment that is powered by a diesel engine fifty http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/

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(50) horsepower and greater, and that is not a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition, which shall include, but not be limited to, backhoes, bulldozers, compressors, cranes, excavators, generators, and similar equipment; non-road vehicles do not include locomotives or marine vessels. Non-road Construction Equipment does not include a stationary source, except that this term shall apply to diesel-powered Stationary Generators, compressors, or similar equipment used in any County Construction Project.

D. On-road Vehicle means a self-propelled vehicle designed for transporting persons or property on a street or highway that operates on diesel fuel and that has a gross vehicle weight rating of fourteen thousand (14,000) pounds or more. For purposes of this Article, On-road Vehicle requirements shall only be applicable to concrete delivery trucks and dump trucks.

E. Stationary Generator means a non-mobile machine that uses diesel fuel to produce electrical energy.

1.0 General Requirements

1.1 Electric Power Preferred. To the extent practicable, electric power from the grid shall be used and a Contractor shall make a concerted effort to ensure electric powered equipment is used in lieu of diesel or gasoline engines where practicable. Some examples are dewatering pumps, ventilation fans, compressors, welders, electric cranes, and electric hoists.

1.2 Clean Construction Diesel Operation (CCDO) Requirements.

1.2.A Non-Road Engines

All Non-road Construction Equipment powered by diesel engines that is on a Project Site shall comply with the table below. The Contractor shall remain responsible for the installation of retrofits and equipment safety.

Horse Power Requirement > 0 ≤ 49 Exempt from the requirement of County Ordinance 16-20-OR.

≥ 50 ≤ 74 Tier 4 or Tier 3 with diesel particulate filter or Tier 2 with diesel particulate filter ≥ 75 ≤ 749 Tier 4 or Tier 4i or Tier 3 with diesel particulate filter or Tier 2 with diesel particulate filter

i. Any retrofit device including diesel particulate filter that is installed as an aftermarket component shall be US EPA or CARB verified for Non-road applications.

ii. In the event diesel particulate filter technology cannot be installed for technical reasons, a Contractor can request a waiver (i.e. approval to use an alternate retrofit technology) per the applicable regulations.

1.2.B On-road Vehicles (On-road Highway Diesel Engines used in concrete trucks and dump trucks):

i. All ready mix concrete delivery trucks and dump trucks (does not include third party suppliers) shall have model year 2007 or newer diesel engines, or be dealer approved retrofitted with a verified emission control device (that is retrofit-needed for pre-2007 engines to bring them to 2007 emission standards). The Contractor can submit truck fleet information for approval and obtain clearance for the fleet at one time.

ii. Any On-road Vehicles with an auxiliary diesel engine must also comply with the table set forth above in Section 1.2.A and 1.2.A(i) and (ii) as applicable.

1.3 Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) with maximum sulfur content of 15 parts per million (PPM) by weight shall be the only diesel fuel that can be used on site. Any equipment brought to site already fueled shall have ULSD fuel.

1.4 Sensitive receptors. Contractors must:

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1.4.A Ensure that exhaust from diesel engines is located away from fresh air intakes, air conditioners, windows, schools, playgrounds, and residential buildings; and

1.4.B Establish truck staging zones with consideration to the impact of diesel emissions on abutters and the general public.

1.5 Emission control device maintenance required:

1.5.A Follow emission control device and engine manufacturer’s recommendations on the maintenance and operation of the retrofit device and the engine;

1.5.B Inspect the emission control device and the exhaust system for possible leaks and damage;

1.5.C Monitor warning lights associated with each retrofit device and service the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer;

1.5.D Remove soot and ash from the filter as often as specified by the filter manufacturer. Dispose soot and ash in an environmentally responsible way; and 1.5.E Ensure the equipment operator is trained and understands the operation and functioning of the diesel particulate filter, back pressure monitor, and the warning lights.

1.6 Idling. Idling time while at the Project Site shall not exceed five (5) consecutive minutes and is governed by two regulations currently in effect, and as amended from time to time.

1.6.A On-road: Pennsylvania’s Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act 124 (35 P.S. §4601).

1.6.B Non-road: Allegheny County Air Quality Regulation, Article XXI (§2105.93 in use off-road diesel powered mobile equipment engine idling).

Material - Provide all materials and equipment necessary to perform the work.

Construction – Comply with County of Allegheny Clean Diesel Emissions requirements as noted below:

1.1 Prior to commencing any County Construction Project (a “Project”), a Contractor must comply with the provisions of County Ordinance 16-20-OR. pertaining to CCDO, including all requirements incorporated into the designated Contract.

1.2 The following protocol must be followed by a CCDO Covered Contractor:

1.2.A The Contractor shall submit in writing and in digital format, properly labeled and as one set for each piece of Covered Equipment, the following documents prior to bringing such construction equipment, concrete delivery trucks, and dump trucks to the Project site:

i. Clear digital photograph of the entire equipment showing contractor machine ID number and the model of the equipment

ii. Readable digital photograph of the complete machine data plate

iii. Readable digital photograph of the complete engine data plate

iv. Readable digital photograph of the complete retrofit data plate

v. Equipment log with all entries correctly populated- identify the following for each equipment

a. Equipment type: on road (highway) or non-road

b. Equipment description: hydraulic excavator, crawler loader, wheeled crane, etc.

c. Equipment specification: manufacturer, model, serial number, year manufactured

d. Engine specification: manufacturer, model, family name/number, year of manufacture, serial number, horse power, tier

e. Retrofit specification: manufacturer, model, serial number, year of manufacture, part number, type of retrofit, verification from CARB or EPA, and for previously used retrofit, letter from the manufacturer attesting to its functional capability as verified

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vi. Proof that engines meet or are exempt from all specifications set forth in Section 2.0 of these Regulations.

Examples: Official manufacturer confirmation statement or picture of engine data plate showing compliance with applicable EPA standards for Tier and horsepower requirements and CARB verification for BART applicable to a specific engine.

1.2.B Covered Equipment on arrival at the Project Site shall be verified by the County for compliance prior to use.

Covered Equipment found to be non-compliant on inspection shall be immediately removed from the Project Site. The County shall provide written approval and the Contractor shall provide compliance CCDO sticker(s) for all approved vehicles at the Project Site. Contractor is required to place CCDO stickers on each piece of Covered Equipment to verify the County’s pre-approval. Covered Equipment shall not be operated on the site until the County-provided compliance sticker is affixed to the equipment and the contractor has added the following information to the equipment log:

i. Sticker number;

ii. Date machine is placed into service; and

iii. Hour meter reading on date Non-road equipment is placed into service.

1.2.C The Contractor shall also submit the following information according to the schedule listed:

i. As applicable:

a. Provide date and hour meter reading when Covered Equipment is placed into service; and

Provide date and hour meter reading when Covered Equipment is removed from service

ii. Monthly (within 5 days after end of prior month) at a Project Meeting with the County:

a. Fuel tickets and fuel summary from fuel supplier identifying fuel quality and quantity by non-road machine by date

b. For on road concrete trucks and dump trucks provide odometer reading at start and end of month and fuel consumption

c. Updated equipment log for the month.

1.2.D Prior to commencing construction, the Contractor shall establish and identify (with signage) generator sites and truck-staging zones at the Project Site for vehicles waiting to load or unload material on-site located away from sensitive receptors, such as building fresh air intakes, to the extent possible. Such zones shall be located where diesel emissions have the least impact on abutters, the general public, and especially sensitive receptors such as hospitals, schools, daycare facilities, elderly housing, and convalescent facilities. Contractor must submit a Diesel Emission Mitigation Plan (“DEMP”) when work is required within fifty (50) feet to sensitive receptors such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, fresh air intakes, windows, etc. No construction shall proceed until the DEMP is submitted in writing to and approved by the County.

1.3 Contractor shall update the submittals required herein to the extent additional Covered Equipment will be needed for the Construction Project after it commences. This update should be provided to the County prior to the use of such Covered Equipment at the Project Site.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – All reporting, compliance, and other requirements associated with this specification are incidental to the project and will not be paid for separately.

SECTION 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Except as superseded by law or as specified otherwise in the Special Provisions, references in PDT Specifications Publication 408 are to be interpreted as follows: Commonwealth or State mean the County of Allegheny; the Department or its employees means the Allegheny County Department of Public Works (ACDPW) or its employees; Deputy Secretary for Highway Administration means the Director; Secretary means The County Manager; Central Office means ACDPW in Pittsburgh, PA; Chief Bridge Engineer means ACDPW Manager of the Bridge Division; Chief Engineer, Highway Administration means the Director; District Executive means ACDPW Manager of Construction Engineering; Board of Claims means American Arbitration Association; "MTD" means ACDPW Materials Testing Consultant (MTC); Chief Council, the General Council or the Attorney General means County Solicitor, Deputy County Solicitor or the District

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Attorney; Office of Inspector General means County Controller; State Treasurer means County Controller; Director, Bureau of Construction and Materials (BOCM) means ACDPW Deputy Director; Office of Administration, Bureau of Affirmative Action means Allegheny County Department of Minority Business Enterprise/Affirmative Action;

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation means Allegheny County Department of Public Works; Good Faith Effort Review Committee means Allegheny County Department of MBE/Affirmative Action and PDT Good Faith Effort Review Committee; Room 1109 of the Transportation and Safety Building means Room 501 County Office Building; P.

O. Box 2827, Harrisburg, PA 17105 Means Room 501 County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Prequalification of bidders by PDT applies per Section 102.01 i.e., only PDT prequalified bidders are eligible to bid this Project.

Preface the word "Form" e.g. Form CS-4171 where it appears in the Specifications by the abbreviation: "PDT" unless specified otherwise.

Where the Specifications indicate that you are to provide documentation to the Inspector-in-Charge it means that you shall also provide a copy to the Director to the attention of his designated representative.

SECTION 101 – ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

Subsection 101.01 - Meaning Of Terms

Add the following to the first paragraph: The words "you" or "your" or "own" pertain to the Contractor.

Subsection 101.02 Abbreviations

Add the following:

ACDPW - Allegheny County Department of Public Works.

MTC - a testing agency or company that has been retained by the Allegheny County Department of Public Works

Subsection 101.03 Definitions

Replace the word "Department" under the definitions for "Bulletins" with the abbreviation: "PDT".

Replace the definition of "CENTRAL OFFICE" with the following: The central office of the Department.

Replace the definition of "CONTRACT" with the following:

Contract - Complete, integrated agreement between the parties embodied in the Contract Documents that supersedes all other negotiations, representations, and agreements. Also see Contract Documents.

Add the following after the definition of "CONTRACT ITEM (PAY ITEM)":

CONTRACT UNIT PRICE - any price bid in the Base Bid under the respective items of the Proposal, whether such price is per unit of measurement, per each, or per lump sum.

CONTRACT PRICE - the total price bid or Base Bid for the whole Work complete, or the total sum of the amounts obtained by multiplying the respective Contract Unit Prices by their quantities per the Proposal.

Replace the language in the definition of DEPARTMENT with the following: The Allegheny County Department of Public Works.

Replace the word "Department" in the definition for "Districts" with the abbreviation "PDT".

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Delete the following definitions: District Executive; Secretary.

Add the following to the definition of "PAYMENT BOND": "PAYMENT BOND" also means Labor and Materialmen's Bond.

Add the following to the definition of "PERFORMANCE BOND": "PERFORMANCE BOND" also means Contract Bond.

Replace the definition for "PROJECT" with the following: The total construction and Work to be performed under the Contract Documents.

Add the following to the definition for "WORK ORDER" under Section 101.03: "Work Order" also means Change Order (signed by the Director authorizing the performance of additional or extra work, or extra work on a force-account basis per Sections 110.02 and 110.03).

Add the following definitions:

Addendum - Written or graphic instructions that are issued prior to the opening of bids which clarify, revise, add to, or delete from the original Bidding Documents and/or previous Addenda.

Agreement - The document stating the essential terms of the construction contract which incorporates by reference the other Contract Documents; the document setting forth the terms of the contract between the County and the Contractor.

Adjusted Base…