Lead Abatement for Various Public Works Facilites

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for a comprehensive lead abatement project targeting six public works facilities across the city. Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-195 seeks specialized lead remediation services for the Moore Pool Building, Ormsby Rec Center, West Penn Rec Center, Herschel Field Building, Warrington Recreation Center, and Riverview Activities Building. Detailed lead dust testing has revealed significant contamination exceeding regulatory standards, with lead levels on window sills reaching up to 5810 mg/ft2 against a maximum allowable threshold of 100 mg/ft2, and floor levels surpassing the 10 mg/ft2 limit. The project requires a one-time lead abatement intervention, with bidders expected to provide unit costs for remediation at each facility and include all shipping and delivery expenses within their proposal. The bid was released on July 18, 2023, with a pre-bid meeting held on August 1, 2023, and a response deadline set for August 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm, requiring detailed documentation including an EORC Participation Form, Statement of Affiliations, W-9, and vendor contact information.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, mandating 18% participation for minority-owned businesses, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned small businesses. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves multiple facilities and comprehensive lead remediation, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Bidders must complete various forms demonstrating their capacity to meet both technical remediation requirements and the city's equity participation goals. The contract appears to be open to qualified environmental remediation contractors with expertise in lead abatement and the ability to work across multiple municipal facilities. Architectural plans for each facility have been provided, offering detailed insights into the buildings' layouts and potential remediation challenges, which will be critical for preparing accurate and comprehensive bid responses. The procurement emphasizes thorough documentation, technical capability, and a commitment to addressing critical public health infrastructure needs through systematic lead contamination mitigation.