Stanton Ave/McCandless Ave Stairs Construction

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for the Stanton Ave/McCandless Ave Stairs Construction project (IFB #2024-IFB-309), a one-time infrastructure improvement initiative in Allegheny County. The project involves comprehensive stair replacement, including demolition of existing stairs, installation of a soldier beam and lagging wall, caissons, precast stair units, railings, bike runnels, and associated site work. Key deliverables include constructing a multi-landing stairway with five distinct landings, spanning elevations from 941.09 to 972.51, and incorporating accessibility standards including ADA requirements. The project requires precise technical implementation, such as approximately 178 cubic yards of Class 3 excavation, 189 linear feet of railing, and 63 linear feet of bike runnel. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 11:00am, with questions due by May 13, 2024, at 3:00pm, and bid submissions due by May 21, 2024, at 2:00pm. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and be prepared to provide 100% performance and payment bonds upon award.

The procurement allows for broad participation, with no specific set-aside designations noted, but emphasizes compliance with equal opportunity and anti-discrimination provisions. Contractors must complete various forms including an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form, Vendor Contact Sheet, and Vendor Registration Form. The project is subject to Pennsylvania State Prevailing Wage requirements, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $22 to $58, supplemented by fringe benefits. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the project requires specialized geotechnical capabilities, given the complex subsurface conditions revealed in boring logs, which include varied fill materials, silty clay, claystone, and shale. The project is estimated to span from June 27, 2024, to May 12, 2025, with a final project deadline of August 25th. Though a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, line items in the bid documents suggest a comprehensive infrastructure investment with detailed pricing for various construction activities.