2025-BRP-017 Port Vue Demolition

Steel Rivers Council of Governments, acting as administrative agent for Port Vue Borough, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids under 2025-BRP-017 for demolition of three residential structures, with proposals due November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time via PennBid. The Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act applies, and the Allegheny County MBE/WBE Program sets participation goals of 13 percent Minority Business Enterprise, 2 percent Female Business Enterprise, and 5 percent Veteran-Owned Small Business under Allegheny County Ordinance #6867-12.

The scope covers demolition of 1612 Trimble Avenue, 1801 New York Avenue, and 1889 Romine Avenue, with asbestos abatement as required. Transite siding at 1612 Trimble requires abatement, and no asbestos-containing materials were found at 1801 New York. The 1889 Romine site also requires removal of asphalt and parking lot materials. Work includes disconnecting and capping sanitary sewer, water, and gas services, lead-safe demolition with pre-notification to residents within 200 feet, and backfill, grading, and seeding. The contractor obtains permits, PA One Call tickets, and Allegheny County Health Department notifications, bears any resulting fines, and repairs damage to neighboring structures, utilities, and roadways before demobilization. Contractors receiving federal funding must hold a UEI and CAGE code through SAM.

The project is funded through Act 152 Blight Removal Program grants from Allegheny County Economic Development. Payment is due within 60 days of invoice for satisfactory work, contingent on receipt of Act 152 funds, with payment within three working days of ACED funding otherwise. The bid bond is 10 percent of the proposal, provided as a certified check or bidder's bond from a surety authorized in Pennsylvania. The awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 10 days, plus a one-year maintenance bond at 100 percent of the final payment. Insurance requirements include $1 million per occurrence in general liability coverage and workers' compensation. The mandatory completion period is 30 days from a written proceed order, which must issue within 90 days of acceptance. Liquidated damages are $350 per day. Glenn Engineering & Associates, Ltd. of Irwin, Pennsylvania is the engineer.

Prevailing wage schedules from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for project 26-09334 list Building and Heavy/Highway classifications, with total compensation from $27.63 to $104.60 per hour. Affidavits, the qualification statement, the affirmative action/MWBE certification, and payroll certifications must accompany the bid. Subcontractor documentation is due within 10 days of award.