Lewis Park Improvements

The City of Pittsburgh, through the Department of Public Works, is seeking a qualified General Contractor for the Lewis Park Improvements project in Hazelwood, Pennsylvania. This one-time project involves the construction of two basketball courts, a playground area, a pavilion, and greenspace, with all work requiring strict adherence to the 2024-87134 Plan Bid Set. The contract is being awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a base bid and four optional alternates covering tree and landscape installation, trash and recycling cans, and increased concrete thickness. Bidders must submit their responses electronically by November 16, 2026, including a bid bond equal to 5% of the total cost proposal, a Schedule of Values, and required vendor registration forms. The selected contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within ten days of the award. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Determination, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and specific socioeconomic participation goals for WBEs (7%), veteran-owned small businesses (5%), and LGBTQIA+ businesses (3%). Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and the contractor is responsible for all materials being certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The project includes a pre-final inspection and a 30-day window to complete any identified punch-list items.