Fire Station 20 / Medic 12 New Construction

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management and Budget, Department of Public Works, and Department of Public Safety, is soliciting bids for the new construction of Fire Station 20 / Medic 12, located at 1233 Mifflin Road in the Lincoln Place neighborhood. The project involves building a single-story, approximately 20,000 square foot NetZero Energy Ready combined Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire station with comprehensive facility features including apparatus bays, gear storage, training areas, decontamination rooms, administrative spaces, and wellness areas. The construction will be bid under four separate trades: General Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, following the PA Separations Act. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025, with bid submissions due on June 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm for IFB #2025-IFB-134. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Non-Disclosure Agreement, AIA Document A-305 Contractor's Qualification Statement, and a 5% bid bond, with the project expected to take 18-22 months and incur liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for schedule overruns. Unique project requirements include mine grouting, geopier remediation, and meeting PassivHaus performance standards with stringent airtightness and thermal performance requirements.

The project emphasizes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals and requires contractors to demonstrate experience with high-performance building construction methods and sustainable technologies. Bidders must have knowledge of specialized systems like vehicle exhaust capture, station alerting, access control, and building management systems, with all work subject to prevailing wage requirements as detailed in the attached Prevailing Wage Determination document. The geotechnical investigation reveals significant site challenges, including underground abandoned coal mines beneath approximately 80% of the building footprint, necessitating mine stabilization through saturation grouting with an estimated grout/concrete volume ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 cubic yards. While specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive Schedules of Values for General Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical suggest a complex, multi-million dollar municipal infrastructure investment. The project is located in Allegheny County and will serve the City of Pittsburgh's public safety infrastructure needs, with a focus on creating a modern, technologically advanced emergency response facility.