Homewood Park Infrastructure Upgrades: Mechanical

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for Mechanical/HVAC Construction Services for Homewood Park Infrastructure Upgrades located at 540 North Lang Avenue. This procurement (Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-228) specifically focuses on mechanical infrastructure improvements for the Field House and Pool House, as detailed in Drawings H001, H300, and H400. The project involves comprehensive mechanical system upgrades with substantial completion expected by spring 2025. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and will be required to submit performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contracted cost. Key submission deadlines include a question submission deadline of September 6, 2023, and a final bid submission deadline of September 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The project requires compliance with Davis-Bacon Federal prevailing wages and is funded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Evaluation criteria will likely include technical compliance, pricing, and adherence to specified mechanical construction requirements.

The contract opportunity includes specific requirements for disadvantaged business participation, with mandatory MBE/WBE participation goals and equal employment opportunity compliance. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and submit various documentation including an EORC Participation Form, Vendor Contact Sheet, W-9 Form, and federal funding required documents. While a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the project documentation references an estimated contract value of approximately $300,000 for the mechanical construction portion. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act requirements, which mandate that steel products be milled, melted, and manufactured in the USA. Additional compliance requirements include providing mill certificates for steel products, maintaining specific insurance coverages, and adhering to prevailing wage regulations. Non-compliance could result in project ineligibility, removal of construction contract values, and potential disqualification from future public works contracts.