Ready Mix Concrete

The City of Pittsburgh, Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for ready mix concrete and related materials under IFB #2026-IFB-165, with bids due electronically July 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

The City requires demonstration of good faith efforts to achieve DBE participation goals of 18 percent minority-owned, 7 percent women-owned, 5 percent veteran-owned, and 3 percent LGBTQIA+-owned business participation.

The scope includes multiple concrete classes (Class A, Class AA, Class HES, Class P, Class PP), Flow Fill LSF 200 Controlled Density Backfill, Exposed Aggregate, grout mixes, and concrete additives including calcium chloride and fiber mesh. Deliveries must be completed by 12:00 PM on scheduled dates with a maximum lead time of 4 business days from truck order placement. All pricing must be firm fixed prices with delivery and shipping included; the City will not reimburse separate shipping or handling and purchases are F.O.B. Destination. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and state sales tax; bidders must itemize estimated sales taxes separately.

The contract runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028 with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion. Upon award, the contractor must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of contract price and maintain General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Automotive Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Umbrella Liability of $5,000,000. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of up to 5 percent of total bid amount.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The awarded contractor must execute the contract within 10 business days of award notification. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery with payment anticipated within 45 calendar days. Bid opening is scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Office of Management and Budget.