2024-BRP-011 Blight Removal, Whitaker Borough - REBID

Steel Rivers Council of Governments (SRCOG), as administrative agent for Whitaker Borough, Pennsylvania, solicited sealed bids under REBID 2024-BRP-011 for the demolition of three residential structures, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time via PennBid. Allegheny County's MBE/WBE program sets subcontracting participation goals of 13 percent Minority Business Enterprise and 2 percent Women's Business Enterprise, and Ordinance #6867-12 sets a 5 percent Veteran-Owned Small Business goal.

The scope covers complete demolition of 112 Chalfont, 116 Regina, and 172 Frank Street, including utility disconnection, foundation removal to two feet below grade, removal of sidewalks and fences, backfill with clean soil or slag, grading, and seeding over a minimum of ten inches of topsoil. Asbestos surveys were not completed, so bidders must price abatement as if all materials are contaminated and comply with Allegheny County Health Department Bureau of Air Pollution Control requirements. The contractor bears Act 121 utility-notification compliance and all related Public Utility Commission fines. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act compliance is mandatory, with certified weekly payroll and E-Verify for all new hires.

Funding comes from Allegheny County Act 152 grant funds administered by the Allegheny County Economic Development office (ACED). SRCOG pays within 60 days of invoice, contingent on receipt of Act 152 funds, with progress payments taking up to eight weeks and final payment up to ten weeks. Work runs 45 consecutive calendar days from the proceed order, which SRCOG issues within 90 days of bid acceptance, and must begin within 15 days of that order. Liquidated damages are $350 per calendar day. Bidders submit a bid bond at 10 percent of the proposal. The awardee must provide performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price within ten days, a one-year maintenance bond at 100 percent of final payment, and general liability coverage of $1.0 million per occurrence. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, and site visits are required.

Place of performance is Whitaker Borough in Allegheny County. Glenn Engineering & Associates, Ltd. of Irwin, Pennsylvania serves as project engineer, and contractors must give the Borough and Glenn Engineering 72 hours' notice before construction begins. The solicitation was posted October 15, 2026.