Reno/replace brick roadways-CBD

The City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-IFB-002, a comprehensive project for Renovation and Replacement of Brick Roadways in the Central Business District (CBD). The procurement seeks a contractor to perform various construction activities including brick and granite paving, concrete work, roadway repairs, utility adjustments, and street infrastructure improvements. The project involves detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple standard construction drawings, including specifications for concrete pavement, street lighting, curb ramps, junction boxes, and specific roadway reconstruction techniques. The bid requires a 5% bid bond, with performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract value. The contract period spans from April 1st, 2024, through March 31st, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals. Bid responses are due on March 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a deadline for questions on March 15, 2024. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids and adjust quantities as needed during project implementation.

The procurement includes specific goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) at 18%, Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) at 7%, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (VBE) at 5% participation. Prevailing wage rates apply for work orders totaling $25,000 or more, with detailed wage rates provided for various construction trade classifications. Bidders must submit compliance documents including an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) participation form, vendor registration, and W-9. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires strict adherence to the City of Pittsburgh's standard construction details and technical specifications. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the project—involving extensive roadway reconstruction, utility adjustments, and infrastructure improvements in the Central Business District—suggests a significant municipal investment in urban infrastructure renewal.