CDBG_Section_3_Paperwork.pdf

This document is CDBG Section 3 paperwork related to the City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget pre-qualification solicitation for HVAC Rehabilitation, Repair, and Renovation services. The procurement seeks to establish a pre-qualified contractor list for HVAC system supply, installation, maintenance, and rehabilitation across city-owned facilities including fire stations, police stations, parks, recreational facilities, and city offices. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in HVAC rehabilitation and renovation. The contract period commences upon execution and terminates on February 29th, 2028, with individual project work awarded on a case-by-case basis, with each construction project not expected to exceed $250,000. Interested vendors must submit complete application packets electronically to contracts@pittsburghpa.gov by November 30th, 2027. All bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with contractors expected to respond to project solicitations on an as-needed basis.

The solicitation is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and requires compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which mandates targeting employment and contracting opportunities for low-income residents and businesses in HUD-assisted areas. Contractors with contracts exceeding $100,000 must identify employment and training positions for Section 3 area residents and provide preference to Section 3 business concerns when awarding subcontracts. Specific participation goals include 18% minority business participation, 7% women-owned business participation, and 5% veteran-owned business participation. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automotive liability, and workers' compensation, and comply with federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air Act, and Build America/Buy America Act. Required documentation includes W-9 forms, contractor's licenses, insurance certificates, references, and CDBG Section 3 paperwork.