Ready Mix Concrete

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management and Budget, is soliciting bids for Ready Mix Concrete under solicitation number 2026-IFB-165, with responses due by July 31, 2026. The procurement is governed by PennDOT Publication 408, which sets forth the technical specifications for concrete mix designs, paving, slab stabilization, Roller Compacted Concrete, and Class AA Cement Concrete, all following ASTM, AASHTO, and PennDOT-specific methods including C1688, C1701, C157, T277, and PTM No. 529. Bidders must submit detailed mix designs at least three weeks prior to production, along with an approved Quality Control Plan, and are required to construct and test two pervious concrete test sections of at least 225 square feet each. All materials must comply with strict labeling, packaging, and documentation requirements, including manufacturer labels, lot numbers, expiration dates, and handling instructions. The contract mandates full adherence to federal and state labor standards, including the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, and requires compliance with E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors. Contractors must furnish performance, payment, and warranty bonds equal to 100%, 100%, and 50% of the contract value respectively, along with occurrence-based insurance naming the Commonwealth as an additional insured. Labor and safety regulations under 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, the Federal Construction Safety Act, and the Steel Products Procurement Act must be followed, with anti-collusion certifications and non-discrimination clauses enforced. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based solely on the total bid amount, with responsiveness and responsibility serving as pass/fail gates. All bids must be submitted electronically via the ECMS portal using an authorized business partner password, and project documentation must be managed through the PPCC system. Performance is tied to the Notice to Proceed Date and Required Completion Date, with milestone deadlines potentially applying, and inspections must occur in the presence of Department representatives. Payment for completed work exceeding $1,000 will be processed semimonthly, with all invoicing and claims submitted through designated state portals.