The Borough of Dormont will receive Sealed Proposals via PennBid until 10:00 a.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for: POP MURRAY FIELD RETAINING WALL RE-BID Base Bid This project involves improvements to an existing Borough ballfield, including, but not limited to, existing feature removals; unclassified bulk excavation and site grading; import and placement of competent material; storm sewer piping and catch basin installation; reinforced segmental retaining wall installation including geogrid, approved block units, leveling pads, aggregate backfill, underdrains, earth backfill, and connection to existing wall; installation of concrete pad for dugout placement; erosion and sedimentation controls; site protection; and site restoration, complete in place. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates are required to be paid on these Contracts. There will be a Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the project site, Pop Murray Baseball Field, 1655 Dormont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Contractors who intend to bid MUST attend for their Bids to be considered as responsive. Copies of Drawings, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Forms of Proposals and Agreement, and all information related to this Solicitation are available at no cost on the PennBid site (www.PennBid.net). All proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid (www.PennBid.net), before 10:00 a.m., prevailing time on July 29, 2025. At that time, Bids will be opened with results displayed publicly on PennBid. No hard copy bids will be accepted. The Proposals must be made to the Borough of Dormont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. No Bidder may withdraw the Proposal during the sixty (60) day period without forfeiting the Proposal guarantee. Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidder's Bond from a Surety Company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, made to the order of the Borough of Dormont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in an amount equal to ten (10%) percent of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that, if the Proposal is accepted, the successful Bidder will enter into an Agreement within fifteen (15) days after Notice of the Award of the Contract. The Borough retains the right to award Contracts to the lowest responsive, qualified, and responsible Bidder based on consideration of quality of previous work; record of completing projects on time; history of payments to subcontractors and suppliers; maintenance of a permanent place of business; adequacy of equipment and plant to do the work; technical experience; a solid financial base to guarantee contract completion and all other factors deemed relative by the Borough. However, Bidders are advised that the Borough expressly reserves the right to reject all bids, and specifically reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible, responsive and qualified Bidder a contract for all or any portions of the work listed in the Proposal, and in awarding a contract for less than the total work listed, or less than all portions of the work listed, the contract price will be determined from the total quantities for each item listed and the unit price bid for each item listed. Performance, Maintenance, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, along with Public Liability and Property Damage Certificates of Insurance in the amounts specified, as well as Certificates of Workman's Compensation must be filed with the executed Agreement upon acceptance of the Proposal from the successful Bidder. In addition, Bidders are advised that the Borough reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or any part thereof, for any reason; and reserves the right to waive any informality therein.
Background
The Borough of Dormont, located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is seeking sealed proposals for the Pop Murray Field Retaining Wall project. This project aims to improve an existing Borough ballfield and aligns with the agency's mission to enhance community recreational facilities.
Work Details
The project includes various improvements such as:
1) Existing feature removals;
2) Unclassified bulk excavation and site grading;
3) Import and placement of competent material;
4) Installation of storm sewer piping and catch basins;
5) Installation of a reinforced segmental retaining wall including geogrid, approved block units, leveling pads, aggregate backfill, underdrains, earth backfill, and connection to the existing wall;
6) Installation of a concrete pad for dugout placement;
7) Erosion and sedimentation controls;
8) Site protection;
9) Site restoration, complete in place.
All work must comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates.
Period of Performance
The work is expected to be substantially completed within sixty (60) calendar days after the contract commencement date and finalized within seventy-five (75) calendar days.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Pop Murray Baseball Field, located at 1655 Dormont Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 22, 2025. Proposals must include a certified check or bidder's bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the total proposal amount. Bidders are required to submit evidence of their qualifications including previous experience on similar projects. Compliance with the Public Works Employment Verification Act through the federal E-Verify Program is also required.
