Concrete, Brick, Blockstone Repair/Replace/Renovate

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-IFB-343, which covers comprehensive concrete, brick, and blockstone repair, replacement, and renovation services. The procurement encompasses 50 detailed line items including concrete pavement installation, asphalt work, blockstone and brick paving, excavation, and traffic control tasks across municipal infrastructure projects. The contract period runs from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, with two potential one-year renewal options. Key procurement dates include a bid release on February 17, 2025, a question submission deadline of March 10, 2025, and a final response deadline of March 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the ProcureNow portal and provide unit pricing for various project scopes, with prevailing wage requirements applicable to work orders totaling $25,000 or more. Technical qualifications include adherence to specific construction standards detailed in the city's infrastructure documentation, such as the 2008 Infrastructure Standards of Construction and various technical drawings specifying pavement, curb, and street restoration specifications.

The City of Pittsburgh has established specific participation goals for minority-owned (18%), women-owned (7%), and veteran-owned (5%) business enterprises, requiring bidders to complete a pre-award good faith checklist. Contractors must comply with various city ordinances, including anti-discrimination, steel product, and sweatshop provisions. The contract includes provisions for potential "piggybacking" by other governmental bodies, expanding potential opportunities for qualified vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bid with 50 line items suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Wage rates for the project are comprehensively defined, with labor classifications ranging from laborers to specialized trades, with hourly compensation packages varying between $45.28 and $51.43 depending on specific job classifications. The procurement appears designed to support broad municipal infrastructure maintenance and improvement efforts, with a focus on inclusive participation and high-quality construction standards.