Frazier Street Steps Construction

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management and Budget, is soliciting construction bids for the removal and replacement of the Frazier Street to Bates Street steps in the South Oakland neighborhood, with the project identified as IFB #2022-IFB-285. The comprehensive project involves completely demolishing existing concrete stairs and constructing new concrete stairs with cast-in-place jumper walk stairs and elevated precast sections, including related infrastructure like hand railings, bike runnels, drainage systems, and sidewalk construction. Key project deliverables include traffic control planning, construction surveying, clearing and grubbing, excavation, foundation work, and installation of specialized stair components. The bid was released on February 7, 2023, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on February 15, 2023, and electronic bid submissions are due by March 30, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The project timeline spans from April 27, 2023, to November 29, 2023, with a total duration of 218 days, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified technical and administrative requirements.

The contract includes specific participation goals for minority and women-owned businesses, requiring 18% minority and 7% women-owned business enterprise participation. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and a 100% performance bond, be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds, with an estimated contract value of $1,800,000. Contractors must submit various documentation including a Statement of Affiliations and vendor registration forms, and demonstrate compliance with federal funding terms and conditions. Prevailing wage rates will vary by worker classification, ranging from approximately $28 to $62 per hour depending on the specific job category. The project requires adherence to PennDOT standards and City of Pittsburgh specifications, with careful attention to technical details such as concrete mixing, reinforcement, and ADA-compliant design elements.