Highland Park Tennis Courts Upgrades (Phase I & Phase II)

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for the Highland Park Tennis Courts Upgrades project, which will be completed in two distinct phases located at 6344-6348 Stanton Avenue. The procurement involves comprehensive tennis court renovation, including repaving approximately 32,700 square feet in Phase I and 26,300 square feet in Phase II, with two-color coating and reinstallation of existing nets and site furnishings. Key deliverables include surface restoration using a 1-1/2" liquid applied acrylic surface system, PennDOT Superpave materials for leveling, and a 6" compacted PennDOT 2A base course. The project also includes optional add alternates such as repaving the bleacher and pavilion area and replacing the existing water fountain with a city standard model. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2022, at 8:00 am, with bid questions due by August 19, 2022, and final bid responses required by August 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage requirements and be prepared to submit a performance bond for 100% of the project amount.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard equal opportunity documentation is required from bidders. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability in complex infrastructure renovation, with particular expertise in tennis court resurfacing, site restoration, and municipal public works projects. The project will require independent coordination with separate lighting and fencing contractors. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement. Bidders must complete a vendor questionnaire and agree to city terms and conditions, with careful coordination expected with city project managers and parks maintenance staff. The project involves precise technical specifications, including strict requirements for tree protection, material disposal, and maintenance of existing site furnishings like benches, concrete pads, fence posts, and top-rails. Wage rates for the project range from approximately $22 to $54 per hour, with fringe benefits typically between $16 and $34, indicating a professional-level construction project.