Installation of Sof Surfaces CD

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-IFB-190, which seeks a contractor for the Installation of Sof Surfaces CD. The procurement involves installation and removal of specialized surface materials including SofTile, SofRamp, SofCRETE, T-strip, and Compaction Fines across various square footage ranges. Bidders will be required to provide detailed unit costs for surface installation and removal, with pricing proposals covering both Year 1 and Year 2 of the contract period. The contract will run from July 15, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals at year two pricing. Key procurement dates include July 1, 2024, as the deadline for questions, with bid responses due by July 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Evaluation criteria will assess both pricing and bid responsiveness, with specific focus on compliance with federal funding requirements and technical specifications. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate capability to perform installation services across multiple surface types.

The solicitation is subject to federal funding requirements, including mandatory Davis-Bacon wage rates, which establish prevailing wage standards for various construction trade classifications. Contractors must comply with federal regulations such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination provisions, and Buy America requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting technical and regulatory requirements. Additional pricing components include travel charges, hourly labor rates for repairs, and percentage discounts on product catalogs. The wage determination documents indicate that workers must be paid at least $17.20 per hour for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. Prospective bidders should carefully review the Davis-Bacon wage rates and federal compliance requirements to ensure full alignment with the contract's technical and regulatory specifications.