Masonry Cleaning, Repair & Graffiti Removal

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid #2025-IFB-063 focusing on masonry cleaning, repair, and graffiti removal services. The procurement covers a two-year contract period from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2027, with potential two one-year renewal options. Vendors must submit detailed pricing proposals including hourly rates for various skilled labor positions such as superintendent, foreman, master stone mason, journeyman stone mason, bricklayers, cement mason, pointer/caulker/cleaner, helper/laborer, carpenter, and graffiti remover. The bid requires a cost-plus pricing model with percentage markups for materials and subcontractor costs. Key submission deadlines include a question submission cutoff on May 6, 2025, and a final bid response deadline of May 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a bid opening scheduled for 3:00 pm the same day at the Office of Management & Budget, Bureau of Procurement. Electronic submissions must be completed through the ProcureNow portal.

The solicitation emphasizes significant economic inclusion requirements, with specific participation goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). These goals include 18% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), 7% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), 5% for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 3% for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation goals and provide comprehensive documentation of outreach to DBE subcontractors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed hourly rate structure and cost-plus model suggest flexibility in project scope and potential value. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Allegheny County and Philadelphia City, indicating a broad geographical application for these masonry and graffiti removal services. Prospective bidders will need to showcase technical expertise in masonry restoration, cleaning techniques, and graffiti removal, along with a commitment to meeting the city's economic inclusion objectives.