Steps & Stairways Repair/Replace/Renovate (CD)

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Steps & Stairways Repair/Replace/Renovate (CD) contract (IFB #2023-IFB-141) covering infrastructure improvements in Allegheny County and Philadelphia City. The procurement seeks contractors to perform extensive repair, replacement, and renovation of city steps and stairways, with detailed technical specifications outlined in multiple accompanying engineering diagrams and standard construction documents. Bidders must provide unit pricing for 62 distinct line items covering various construction activities including excavation, concrete work, handrail installation, painting, and comprehensive repair services. The bid requires electronic submission through the ProcureNow portal, with a response deadline of June 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm, and a contract period spanning from June 30, 2023, through July 1, 2025, with options for two one-year renewals. Qualification requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon federal wage standards, technical proficiency in municipal infrastructure construction, and ability to meet detailed technical specifications for concrete steps, landings, and stairway configurations.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations targeting minority and women-owned businesses, with goals of 18% for minority-owned businesses (MBE) and 7% for women-owned businesses (WBE). Bidders must be registered on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration, with additional requirements including a 5% bid bond and preparedness to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount if awarded. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which introduces additional federal compliance requirements. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contract involves comprehensive infrastructure work across multiple city locations, suggesting potential for significant project volume. Though a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the extensive line-item pricing structure and two-year contract duration with renewal options indicate a substantial potential investment in municipal infrastructure improvements. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate technical expertise in urban infrastructure construction, particularly in concrete step and stairway renovation techniques.