PQ List for HVAC Rehab/Repair/Reno (CD)

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget is soliciting pre-qualified contractors for HVAC Rehabilitation, Repair, and Renovation services utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. This procurement seeks to establish a time-and-materials pre-qualification list for contractors capable of supplying, installing, maintaining, and rehabilitating HVAC systems across various city-owned facilities including fire stations, police stations, parks, recreational facilities, and city offices. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in HVAC rehabilitation and renovation and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automotive liability, and workers' compensation. The contract period will run from execution through February 29th, 2028, with individual project work to be awarded on a case-by-case basis, with each construction project not expected to exceed $250,000. Interested vendors must submit a complete application packet electronically to contracts@pittsburghpa.gov by November 30th, 2027, and will be evaluated based on their experience, documentation, and ability to meet federal funding requirements. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and comply with various federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air Act, and Build America/Buy America Act.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation goals, requiring 18% minority participation, 7% women-owned business participation, and 5% veteran-owned business participation. Contractors must comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which mandates targeting employment and contracting opportunities for low-income residents and businesses in areas receiving HUD assistance. Contractors with contracts exceeding $100,000 must identify employment and training positions for Section 3 area residents and give preference to Section 3 business concerns when awarding subcontracts. The solicitation is open to HVAC contractors who can meet the comprehensive documentation requirements, including providing a W-9 form, contractor's license, insurance certificates, references, and CDBG Section 3 paperwork. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is structured to create a pool of pre-qualified contractors from which the city can draw for future HVAC rehabilitation and renovation projects. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with contractors expected to respond to project solicitations on an as-needed basis.