Aggregate and Stone

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-IFB-242 to procure various aggregate and stone materials. The procurement covers 28 line items of materials including crushed gravel, limestone, anti-skid material, sand, and rock, with quantities specified on a per-ton basis. Bidders must provide unit costs per ton and include a cost-plus model with a percentage markup for materials not individually bid. The contract period will run from September 22, 2025, through August 31, 2027, with two potential one-year renewal options. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of September 12, 2025, and a final response deadline of September 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm. All materials must meet PennDOT Publication No. 408/2020 specifications, and bids must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. Shipping and delivery costs must be included in the base bid, with purchase orders designated as F.O.B. Destination.

The procurement includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals that require attention from potential bidders. These goals include 18% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, 7% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises, 5% for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 3% for LGBTQIA+ businesses. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Allegheny County and Philadelphia City, suggesting a broad geographic scope for potential vendors. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive line-item pricing structure and multi-year contract suggest a significant procurement opportunity. Electronic submission through ProcureNow will be the sole method of bid acceptance, which may require vendors to be registered on that platform. The cost-plus model for unspecified materials provides flexibility for vendors and the city in addressing potential material needs not directly enumerated in the original bid specifications.