Steps & Stairways Repair/Replace/Renovate

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Infrastructure, on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, is soliciting competitive bids for comprehensive Steps & Stairways Repair/Replace/Renovate services through Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-073. The procurement encompasses concrete and infrastructure repair work including clearing, excavation, concrete steps replacement, handrail installation, painting, bituminous course work, and various related construction services across multiple project locations in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Bidders must provide unit pricing for over 40 different line items covering various construction and repair activities, with detailed specifications for concrete step types, jumper walk steps, on-grade steps, corner landing or platform installations, and railing construction standards. The contract period extends from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2025, with two one-year renewal options. The bid was released on April 10, 2023, with questions due by April 21, 2023, and final bid responses required by April 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania state prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding $25,000, with wage rates specified by trade classification and effective dates through June 1, 2025. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal and complete required forms including an EORC Participation Form, Statement of Affiliations, Vendor Contact Sheet, and proof of insurance with specific coverage requirements.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity participation with established goals of 18% minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) and 7% women-owned business enterprise (WBE) participation, as well as 5% veteran-owned small business participation. Bidders are required to submit three municipal government references and may note exceptions to specifications. The bid structure allows for flexible cost markup at 15% for materials, 5% for equipment, and 5% for services, labor, and subcontractors, enabling contractors to adjust pricing based on specific project requirements. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, though the comprehensive scope of work across multiple step and stairway locations suggests a substantial municipal investment in pedestrian infrastructure improvement. The technical specifications are based on City of Pittsburgh standard engineering drawings and construction guidelines, providing detailed requirements for installation of various concrete step types, ramps, curbs, sidewalks, and safety railings that must meet municipal standards and specifications.