Avonworth Historical Society Elste Restoration Project – 2024-GEDTF-125

Project Description: Avonworth Historical Society Elste Restoration Project – 2024-GEDTF-125
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that specifications and proposal forms for furnishing all labor and
materials and professional consulting and/ or construction services for the following project(s) entitled:
● Avonworth Historical Society Elste Restoration Project – 2024-GEDTF-125
The Avonworth Historical Society invites written bids from qualified contractors to serve as the Prime Contractor for the renovation of 7119 Church Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202.This project will transform the building into the Society’s new headquarters and create a publicly accessible space for research, educational lectures, and community events.
The project involves getting the building up to compliance with building codes, interior space ADA compliance, and providing for safe occupancy. It will encompass planning, design, and construction for renovation of the first floor, electrical rewiring, and waterproofing of the basement. First floor renovations will include new flooring, new drywall and insulation, the addition of two bathrooms (one ADA accessible) to meet an occupancy permit of 50, a small kitchenette, slop cupboard with utility sink (required by code), safety systems, and the restoration of the tin ceiling.
Bids will be publicly opened on Friday, October 17, 2025. All bidding documents and specifications are available online at no cost through PennBid at www.PennBid.net. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the PennBid system. No paper, email, or fax submissions will be accepted.
● Interested bidders must register (free of charge) on the PennBid system at www.PennBid.net to access project documents and receive updates.
● Bid Submission – Complete all required fields and upload requested documents via PennBid on or before 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
● Bid Questions – All questions must be submitted through the PennBid platform via the “Ask a Question” feature tab for this project. Responses will be shared with all registered bidders.
● Addenda – Any revisions or clarifications will be issued via Public Notice only. It is the bidder’s responsibility to monitor PennBid for updates.
Compliance is required with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act of 1961, P.L. 987, No. 442; Title VI and other applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Clause (41 CFR 60 -1.4); Executive Order 11625 (Utilization of Minority Business Enterprise); Executive Order 12138 (Utilization of Female Business Enterprise); in compliance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Allegheny County MBE/WBE Program enacted July, 1981, which sets forth goals of 13 percent Minority and 2 percent Female Business Enterprise; and the Allegheny County Ordinance #6867-12, setting forth goals of 5 percent Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.