Modular Block Wall Construction

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, issued Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-003 for modular block wall construction services within Allegheny County. The procurement encompasses excavation, foundation work, Dura-Hold modular retaining wall unit installation, bituminous paving, concrete sidewalk and curb work, pressure-treated wood steps, handicap ramps, and related infrastructure improvements across 29 line items with quantities ranging from 3 linear feet for replacement concrete steps to 260 cubic yards for Class 3 excavation. Bidders must provide unit costs for all 47 line items, including materials and labor wages, with prevailing wage requirements applying to work orders exceeding $25,000 as established by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The contract period extends from April 30, 2024, through May 1, 2026, with two one-year renewal options available. Critical deadlines include a question submission deadline of April 16, 2024, at 3:00 pm, a bid submission deadline of April 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm through the procurenow.com portal, and public bid opening on April 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh. Bids must include a 5 percent bid guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, money order, bond, or irrevocable letter of credit, and upon award, contractors must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 automotive liability, and $5,000,000 umbrella liability.

Contractors must comply with Section 177A of the Pittsburgh Code regarding equal employment opportunity and demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve 18 percent minority-owned business participation, 7 percent women-owned business participation, and maintain 5 percent veteran-owned business enterprise participation. Compensation will be paid on a time and materials basis subject to a Not-To-Exceed Amount, with invoices submitted within 30 days of work completion. Prevailing wage rates for skilled and unskilled labor classifications range from $27.63 to $102.42 per hour depending on trade classification and effective dates, with rates stratified between Building and Heavy/Highway work categories and scheduled increases through 2027. All bids, prices, and terms must remain firm throughout the contract duration with no escalation permitted regardless of market conditions or manufacturer price changes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget or award value was disclosed in the available materials.