Exterior Reno/Groundskeeping Services

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for exterior renovation and groundskeeping services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2025-IFB-196. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive exterior maintenance services, including labor across multiple specialized categories such as surveying, carpentry, masonry, painting, supervision, labor, rod work, ironwork, truck driving, heavy equipment operation, flagging, snow removal, and security services. Potential bidders must submit electronic proposals through the ProcureNow portal by August 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with bid questions due by August 8, 2025. The contract period is structured for two years, from August 2, 2025, through July 31, 2027, with potential options for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders will be required to submit pricing proposals that include hourly rates for various labor categories and percentage markups for material and subcontractor costs, which must cover delivery, handling, and freight expenses.

The solicitation includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals that are critical to the procurement process. These goals mandate 18% participation for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, 7% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises, 5% for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 3% for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation requirements and provide detailed documentation of their outreach and engagement with DBE subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year contract structure suggest a significant procurement value. The bid will be opened on August 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Office of Management & Budget, Bureau of Procurement, with evaluation likely focusing on compliance with DBE goals, pricing structures, labor capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.