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Help Wanted 5-15-13


POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Community College of Allegheny County has the following positions available:
Audio/Visual Aide (Reg FT)
Director of Human Resources (Reg FT)
Director of Student Life (Reg FT)
Sr. Skilled Maintenance Worker (Reg FT)
For more details and to apply, please visit http://apptrkr.com/341507. EOE
Community College of
Allegheny County

 


Staff Therapist for
Counseling and
Psychological
Services (CAPS)
Position Summary
Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for the position of Staff Therapist with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) with the Division of Student Affairs.  
Priority consideration will be given for applications received by May 30, 2013. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Visit Careers@CarnegieMellon: www.cmu.edu/jobs to apply for Job #100025

 


FAMILYLINKS OPENING
PROGRAM MANAGER
(Drug and Alcohol Department)
Provide operational leadership to drug and alcohol program by developing and applying policies and strategies.  Implement goals and define performance objectives.
Required: Master’s Degree in related field with at least 2 years of experience in a drug and alcohol setting, which includes supervision, direct service and program planning.
If interested, please submit resume through our website at:  www.familylinks.org
Familylinks values diversity
and is an EOE.

 


POLICE OFFICER
WILKINSBURG BOROUGH
Qualified persons are invited to apply to the Borough of Wilkinsburg Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Patrol Officer for the Wilkinsburg Police Department.
General Requirements:
Candidates, at the time of application must: (1) Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED); (2) Must have successfully completed Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification, including passing the final exam; (3) Be a United States Citizen;  (4) Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer; (5) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (6) Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Wilk­ins­burg Borough residency is not required.    
Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Borough’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, polygraph examination, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.
An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Wilkinsburg Borough Building, located at 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA  15221, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. A completed application, with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee, must be filed before 3:30 PM on Friday, June 14, 2013.  
The physical fitness test and written examination will be conducted at the Allegheny County Police Academy on July 1, 2013.  The physical fitness test will commence at 9:00 AM.  The written examination will be administered immediately following the physical fitness test.  
An Equal Opportunity Employer

 


AIRLINE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
(EQUIPMENT OPERATOR C1A)
The Allegheny County Airport Authority Airport has a position opening for an Airline Services Technician (Equipment Operator C1A) at the Pittsburgh International Airport.  Complete information about this position is available at http://www.flypittsburgh.com/ACAA_employment   
The advertisement period ends on May 23, 2013.
EOE / M / F / D / V.

 


Pharmacy Tech
Allegheny Correctional Health Services, Inc. is seeking a FT Pharm Tech. 12 hour shifts w every other weekend included.  Experience preferred. Submit resume to ACHS, Inc. 3333 Forbes Ave., Pgh, PA 15213, Fax 412.350.2216 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 


CRNP
Allegheny Correctional Health Services, Inc. is looking for CRNP for daylight shift.   Must be licensed and have experience with sutures, office procedures, and IV’s.  Submit resume to ACHS, Inc. 3333 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Fax 412.350.2216 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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Bids and Proposals 5-15-13


HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR MASONRY REPAIRS/
REPLACEMENT AND
WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT GUALTIERI MANOR, PA-47
HACP CONTRACT
NO. 600-43-12-REBID
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive sealed bids for Masonry Repairs/Replacement and Window Replacement at its Gualtieri Manor property. The estimated general construction cost range is $445,500.00-$653,500.00. The work is estimated to begin in the summer of 2013.
Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, May 13, 2013 for a non-refundable fee of $25.00 in the form of a CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY.  Bid Documents, including bid forms and project manual can be picked up in person, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at:
Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh
Procurement Department
100 Ross Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
Kim Detrick,
Director of Procurement
A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.:
Gualtieri Manor Community Room
2125 Los Angeles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15216
A site visit will be conducted thereafter.  Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.
Bids will be received at:
HACP Procurement Department
100 Ross Street, Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
Attn:  Kim Detrick,
Director of Procurement
until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH reserves the right to waive any informality in, or reject any and all bids.  No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH.
The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin.
HACP has revised its website.  As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFP documentation.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Kim Detrick, Director of Procurement at (412) 456-5116 Opt 1.
Caster D. Binion
Executive Director
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

 


INVITATION FOR BIDS
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive bids for the installation of approximately 760 square yards (SY) of cement concrete pavement with bituminous overlay, 124 SY of cement concrete sidewalk, 635 lineal feet (LF) of concrete curb, 274 LF of storm sewer, manholes, inlets, excavation, street lighting system and street trees, and all work incidental thereto required to complete LTV South Side Works Site Preparation Contract No. 21 until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on Thursday, the 30th day of May, 2013, at its office, 11th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th Floor Conference Room.
Contract documents will be available on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Engineering and Construction Department, 11th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, upon a non-refundable payment of SEVENTY ($70.00) DOLLARS.  The bidder’s check or money order should be made payable to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.  CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. Contract documents will not be mailed.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in a dollar amount equal to 5% of the total bid for LTV South Side Works Site Preparation Contract No. 21, shall be submitted for each bid. The bid submittal must include the Bid, Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder, Bid Bond, Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, Certificate of Compliance - Section 3, and the Certificate of Minority and Women's Participation.
Wages paid on this project shall not be less than the minimum wages determined by the U.S. Department of Labor as set forth in the Contract Documents.
The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally-Assisted construction contracts. The Contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or political or union affiliation. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246, to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U, and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.
Bidders will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity and the participation of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh requires that all bidders complete and submit an MBE/WBE Solicitation and Commitment Statement along with the bid.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.
Bids may be held by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigation of Bidders prior to awarding the Contract.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH
Robert Rubinstein.
Acting Executive Director
May 10, 2013

 


LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Contract ACHA-1497,
Prepaid Card Services
The Allegheny County Housing Authority is requesting proposals from qualified financial institutions and other service providers to serve as the prepaid debit card program provider for Allegheny County Housing Authority.  RFP Contract Documents are on file and may be obtained at no charge from the Allegheny County Housing Authority, 625 Stanwix Street, 12th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, or by contacting Guy Phillips at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , telephone 412-402-2435. A pre-proposal conference (not mandatory) will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.  Proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 24, 2013.  Minority, disadvantage, and/or women owned businesses are encouraged to respond.

 


HOUSING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR
VENDOR TO PROVIDE FLOWERS AND MULCH
IFB#300-10-13
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):  
Vendor to Provide Flowers
and Mulch
IFB#300-10-13
The documents will be available no later than May 13, 2013 and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M., May 30, 2013 at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 100 Ross Street 2nd floor, suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA  15219, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.
Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Invitation for Bid from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org.  
Questions or inquires should be directed to:
Kim Detrick   
Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh
Procurement Department  
2nd Floor, Suite 200

100 Ross Street  
Pittsburgh, PA  15219
412-456-5116 Opt 1
A pre bid meeting will be held:
Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh
Procurement Department
100 Ross Street, 2nd Fl. Suite 200
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2:00 P.M.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation.
HACP's has revised their website.  As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation.
Caster D. Binion
Executive Director
Housing Authority of the
City of Pittsburgh
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.

 


INVITATION TO BID
THE RIDC REGIONAL GROWTH FUND is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to perform certain construction services at the RIDC, Westmoreland Technology Center site, located in Mt. Pleasant, East Huntington Township, Westmoreland County, PA. The successful bidder will perform all work described in the bid documents, including all work necessary to complete the RIDCW Fire Alarm Upgrade  project. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a written agreement with The RIDC Regional Growth Fund.
Bids will be received at the offices of RIDC, at 210 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3620, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Bids are to be in sealed envelopes, the outside clearly indicating that it is a sealed bid, with the name of the bidder, the due date and time, and the following project title: "RIDCW Fire Alarm Upgrade”. Bids will be opened in public.
Bid Documents may be obtained at cost after May 15, 2013 at:
Tri-State Reprographics, Inc.
2401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.281.3538
Each proposal shall be made upon forms provided and shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or cashier’s check in the amount of 10% of all the base and alternate bids. RIDC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids or waive any informality in the bidding for any reason whatsoever. Bids may be held by RIDC for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids prior to awarding the contract.
A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the project site at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Bidders are advised that RIDC has obtained funding for this project from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, as a result thereof, the successful bidder must adhere to certain requirements mandated by the Commonwealth, including, but not solely, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. All of such requirements are detailed in the bid documents.

 


ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
April 29, 2013
The Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, Room 104, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA, will receive separate and sealed Bids until 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time, WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2013, and a representative of the Department of Public Works will open and read the Proposals in the Gold Room, Room 410, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA, onehalf hour later, 11:30 o'clock A.M., for the following:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2013 Capital Roads Reconstruction Program, McKees Rocks – Steubenville Pike,
Borough of McKees Rocks
and Kennedy Township
COUNTY PROJECT
NO.  7A00-1301
PREBID INFORMATION: Purchase and/or view the Proposal, Specifications and Drawings at the Office of the Contract Manager, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA.  The nonrefundable charge for the Proposal and disc containing the Specifications and Drawings is $30.00 including sales tax. There is an additional fee of $10.00 for handling costs for each requested bid package. The Contract Manager will accept only check or money order to the "COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY."  
The Department of Public Works will hold a  PreBid Meeting on May 15, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 505 County Office Building, 542 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219.
Details of this project, Bidding Requirements and Contract Conditions are available on the Allegheny County internet website (www.alleghenycounty.us; click on “Information – For Businesses;” then click on “Bids & Proposals)” and are also available on the Pennsylvania Purchasing Group/PAPG website (www.PAbidsystem.com; click on “bid opportunities;” then click on “Allegheny County – Dept. of Public Works-open documents” – then register if necessary).
Chelsa Wagner
Controller
County of Allegheny

 


INVITATION FOR BIDS
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH (URA) will receive bids for the demolition and removal of site structures and bridges over railroad and Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) right of ways and all work incidental thereto required to complete the East Liberty Transit Center /  TOD Demolition Contract No. 1 until 11:00 AM prevailing time on Tuesday the 4th day of June , 2013 at its office, 11th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, at which time all bids will be publically opened and read aloud on the 13th floor in the Wherrit Room.
Contact documents will be available on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Engineering and Construction Department, 11th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, upon a non-refundable payment of SEVENTY ($70.00) DOLLARS payable to the Urban Redevelopment Authority Of Pittsburgh.  The bidder’s check or money order should be made payable to the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh.  CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY. Contract documents will not be mailed.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) , or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in a dollar amount equal to 5% of the total bid for East Liberty Transit Center /  TOD Demolition Contract No. 1 , shall be submitted for each bid.  The bid submittal must include the Bid, Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder, Bid Bond, Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications, Certificate of Compliance- Section 3, and the Certificate of Minority and Women’s Participation.
Wages Paid on this project shall not be less than the minimum wages determined by the U.S. Department of Labor as set forth in the Contract Documents.
The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally-Assisted and Federal Transit Administration funded construction contracts.  The Contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their age, race color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or political or union affiliation. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246 to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.
URA, In compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds provided for this Project.  In this regard, all Bidders shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBE's have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Bidders shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the award and performance of DOT-assisted contracts.  It is a condition of this Contract that all Bidders shall follow the DBE required procedures as set forth in the Bid Documents
The Contractor will be required to comply with the following laws, rules and regulations:
Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 1875 et seq.)  See 40 CFR, Part 15, for relevant regulations of the EPA.
Contractor shall comply with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback Act" (18 U.S.C. 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Part 3).
Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276-a to a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Part 5), and with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.) as supplemented by Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR, Parts 5 and 1926).
Contractor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 109 of the Community Development Act of 1974, with Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprise) and Executive Order 12138 (Women Business Enterprise).
An Information Meeting for interested consultants will be held at 9:30 AM May 21st 2013, the previously occupied Borders Books store at Eastside retail development in East Liberty.  Address: 5986 Penn Circle South, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Entrance is on the Highland Level. Attendance at this meeting is required. The purpose of the meeting is to allow interested firms to ask questions about the East Liberty Transit Center/TOD Project and to clarify the requirements of the Invitation to Bid.
Bidders will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity and the participation of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises. The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh requires that all bidders complete and submit an MBE/WBE Solicitation and Commitment Statement along with the bid.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.
Bids may be held by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigation of Bidder’s prior to awarding the Contract.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH
Robert Rubinstein
Acting Executive Director
May 15, 2013

 


ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.
PITTSBURGH, PA.
May 3, 2013
The Office of the Director of the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY will receive Letters of Interest with current SF 330 for Professional Services until 4:00 p.m. on May 24, 2013, for the following assignments:
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Allegheny County Courthouse Renovation
County Project No.ZBCH-1301
The Department of Public Works is seeking Architectural Services for historic interior/exterior restoration, renovation, adaptive reuse and building forensics of the Allegheny County Courthouse. The consultant must staff all projects with skilled and experienced personnel who are most appropriate for the specific tasks including but not limited to mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing disciplines.
Instructions for submission of Letters of Interest are available on the Allegheny County Internet Website (www.alleghenycounty.us; click on “Information–for Businesses;” then click on “Bids & Proposals).”
Steven W. Johnson, P.E., Director
Allegheny County Department of Public Works

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Help Wanted 5-8-13


Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
California University of Pennsylvania seeks to hire a full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach to assist with, but not limited to the coaching, training and recruitment of student-athletes. Visit www.calu.edu/employment for more information. Cal U is M/F/V/D/AA/EEO.

 


ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
MATERIALS MANAGER
STAFFING SPECIALIST
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Allegheny County is accepting applications for an Administrative Secretary, Materials Manager and Staffing Specialist position in the Kane Regional Centers.  For application requirements and job description check our website at www.alleghenycounty.us/jobs or complete an application at our Human Resources office at 102 County Office Building, 542 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh PA.

 


SEASONAL SUMMER LABORERS
WILKINSBURG DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
THE BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF TEMPORARY SEASONAL LABORER FOR THE 2013 SEASON.  THE HOURLY RATE OF PAY FOR THIS POSITION IS $10.50. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 20, 2013 AT 4:00 P.M. POSITION DESCRIPTION AND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION AT www.wilkinsburgpa.gov.  
EEO/AA

 


Multiple Positions, 9-5,
40 hrs/wk, National Placement out of
Pittsburgh, PA.
Associate Software
Developer
Analyze, design, develop, test, customize & implement computer software applications. Must have minimum Bachelors Degree or equiv in either Computers, Information Systems, MIS. Must have 3Mo exp w/object oriented programming using skills in C#, VB.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL, HTML, & JavaScript. Salary $53,100 per year. Ref# NET-0412-KT BA.6
MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST
China Projects: Candidate will research market Conditions in China & gather info to develop sales opportunities for company IT Products & create marketing campaign. Gather info on competitors, prices, sales & methods of marketing & distribution necessary in Chinese market. Manage implementation of technology projects. Must have Masters Degree or equiv in either Computers, Information Technology or Information Sciences. Must be Microsoft Certified BI Developer. Must have specific internship or coursework in all the following: Project Management; Database Management; Systems Architecture; & Financial Analysis. Regular travel to China req’d. Salary $60K per year. Ref# MKT-0412-KT MS0
Send resume w/Job code to KIT Solutions, LLC, 5700 Corporate Drive, Suite 530, Pittsburgh PA 15237

 


Associate Internal Auditor
Port Authority is seeking an experienced Associate Internal Auditor to be responsible for conducting and documenting moderately complex audit projects.  Makes material contributions to the report of audit findings, including the development of recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions, improvement of operations, reduction of costs, or the increases of revenues.
Job requirements include:   
•BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or directly related field from an accredited school.
•Minimum of two (2) years auditing experience.
•Must travel to local Port Authority locations, minimal overnight travel and occasional evenings and weekends as needed to perform audits.
•Effective and professional communication skills.
•Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred attributes:  
•CIA, CFE, CPA or other related professional certification program that would enhance the performance of their internal auditor duties.
•Information Technology audit skills.
•Experience with business process improvement.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EOE

 


MEDICAL SECRETARY
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Allegheny County is accepting applications for Medical Secretary in the Office of the Medical Examiner. For application requirements and job description check our website at www.alleghenycounty.us/jobs or complete an application at our office at 102 County Office Building, 542 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA.

 


POSITIONS OPEN
The Environmental Charter School (ECS), located in Pittsburgh's East End, is hiring! Join our team and help provide Pittsburgh students with an innovative educational experience. ECS offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a collaborative environment. Visit
www.environmentalcharterschool.org
for job listings or call 412.247.7970.

 


Special Assistant to
the President for EEO
California University of Pennsylvania seeks to hire a Special Assistant to the President for EEO.  This full-time, permanent position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating University efforts to build and maintain a campus environment that is inclusive, diverse and free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation.  A Master's Degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible higher education experience and at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity is required.  For a full job description, position requirements and instructions for application, visit www.calu.edu; click on Employment then Staff Positions. All applicants must apply online.
Integrity, Civility and Responsibility
are the official core values of California
University of Pennsylvania.
Cal U is M/F/V/D/AA/EEO

 


Project Lead - PeopleSoft
Port Authority is seeking an experienced Project Lead - PeopleSoft to design, planning, coding, testing, and delivery of required functional and technical specifications and designs in order to meet business requirements and departmental standards.
Job requirements include:   
•BS in Computer Science or related field from an accredited school.
•Minimum of three (3) years PeopleSoft Financials and Human Resources Systems (v8.x).
•Minimum of four (4) years programming experience in which (2) two years of PeopleSoft technical projects experience.
•Thorough understanding of Application Engine, SQL, SQR, Crystal Application Designer, Trace, and other development tools is a must.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:
Missy Ramsey
Employment Department
345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EOE

 


POLICE OFFICER
WILKINSBURG BOROUGH
Qualified persons are invited to apply to the Borough of Wilkinsburg Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Patrol Officer for the Wilkinsburg Police Department.
General Requirements:
Candidates, at the time of application must: (1) Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED); (2) Must have successfully completed Pennsylvania Act 120 Certification, including passing the final exam; (3) Be a United States Citizen;  (4) Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer; (5) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (6) Be eligible to legally operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Wilk­ins­burg Borough residency is not required.    
Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Borough’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, polygraph examination, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.
An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Wilkinsburg Borough Building, located at 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA  15221, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. A completed application, with a $50.00 non-refundable application fee, must be filed before 3:30 PM on Friday, June 14, 2013.  
The physical fitness test and written examination will be conducted at the Allegheny County Police Academy on July 1, 2013.  The physical fitness test will commence at 9:00 AM.  The written examination will be administered immediately following the physical fitness test.  
An Equal Opportunity Employer

 


Assistant to the
Director of Admissions
for Internal Operations
Indiana University of Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant to the Director of Admissions for Internal Operations to manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Admissions. BA/BS degree plus 6 years of experience in an administrative environment required. For full job description and how to apply, visit www.iup.edu/employment.  IUP is a member of PASSHE and is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V.

 


Independents Haul, Inc.
Seeking Tri-Axle Dump Truck Owner/Operators for hauling broken concrete,dirt & rock. Min. qualifications are a valid CDL, registration and cert. of insurance. Truck must be in good condition, inspected and capable of hauling a minimum of 20 ton. Call 412 489-7211, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.ihaulinc.com for contract agreement. We encourage women and minorities to apply! EOE/Drug Free Workplace

 


THERAPIST, SCHOOL-BASED
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Bids and Proposals 5-8-13


OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
EDUCATION
OF THE
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH
Sealed proposals shall be addressed to and deposited at the School District of Pittsburgh, Administration Building, Room 251, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, on May 14, 2013, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for:
Building Identification Sign
Pittsburgh Allderdice
High School
General and Electrical Primes

Relocation of HVAC Shop from South Annex
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
General, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Primes

Replacement of Condensate Drains
Pittsburgh King Pre K-8
General and Plumbing Primes

New Elementary Girls’ Restroom
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
General, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Primes

Building Identification Sign
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
General and Electrical Primes
Project Manual and Drawings for bidding purposes will be available for purchase by Contractors April 29, 2013 at Modern Reproductions, 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.  Modern Reproductions may be contacted by Phone at 412-488-7700 or Fax at 412-488-7338 to determine the cost of the Project Manual and Documents.  The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable.  Project details and dates are described in each project manual.

 


Washington County
Housing Authority
Request for Bid
Workers Compensation Insurance
Due:  July 9, 2013
Sealed bids will be received at the Central Office of the Washington County Housing Authority, 100 Crumrine Tower, Franklin Street, Washington, PA  15301, until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at which time bids will be opened.  For specifications and bid information, contact Lorre Jacobs, (724)228-6060 Ext. 127. The Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any and all bids.
Stephen K. Hall
Executive Director

 


ADVERTISEMENT
Sealed bid proposals are hereby solicited for the Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233(Purchasing Department 412.237.3020) on the following items:
Bid Proposal No. 879 – Add Cooling at Byers Hall
A pre-bid meeting will be held onsite beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The assembly point will be the front entrance to Byers Hall, Ridge Avenue at Galveston, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Proposals will be received at the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at which time they will be publicly opened.
Any proposals received after this deadline will be considered as a “late bid” and will be returned unopened to the offerer.
Bid Forms, Instructions, Specifications, and Conditions regulating the bidding may be obtained from the Purchasing Department, Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
Proposals may require Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Surety as dictated by the specifications.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The Community College of Alle­gheny County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages bids from Minority/Disadvantaged owned businesses.

 


ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
April 29, 2013
The Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, Room 104, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA, will receive separate and sealed Bids until 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time, WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2013, and a representative of the Department of Public Works will open and read the Proposals in the Gold Room, Room 410, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA, onehalf hour later, 11:30 o'clock A.M., for the following:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Locked Unit at
John J. Kane Regional Center, Scott Township Facility
COUNTY PROJECT
 NO.  ZIKH-ST17
Separate Contracts will be awarded for the following trade designations:
General Construction–Contract G
Electrical Construction–Contract E
Mechanical Construction–Contract M
Plumbing Construction–Contract P
PREBID INFORMATION: Purchase and/or view the Proposal, Specifications and Drawings at the Office of the Contract Manager, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA.  The nonrefundable charge for the Proposal and disc containing the Specifications and Drawings is $30.00 including sales tax. There is an additional fee of $10.00 for handling costs for each requested bid package. The Contract Manager will accept only check or money order to the "COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY."  
The Department of Public Works will hold a MANDATORY PreBid Meeting on May 14, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at the John J. Kane Regional Center – Scott Township Facility, 300 Kane Boulevard.  
Details of this project, Bidding Requirements and Contract Conditions are available on the Allegheny County internet website (www.alleghenycounty.us; click on “Information – For Businesses;” then click on “Bids & Proposals)” and are also available on the Pennsylvania Purchasing Group/PAPG website (www.PAbidsystem.com; click on “bid opportunities;” then click on “Allegheny County – Dept. of Public Works-open documents” – then register if necessary).
Chelsa Wagner
Controller
County of Allegheny

 


INVITATION FOR BIDS
The URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY of Pittsburgh will receive bids from qualified contractors for the remediation and demolition of seven structures located on six separate properties: a three-story rowhouse and a two-story rowhouse located at 1929 Webster Avenue, a two-story commercial building located at 2173 Hemans Street, a two-story rowhouse located at 1716 Colwell Street, a two-story rowhouse located at 1718 Colwell Street, a two-story rowhouse located at 1726 Forbes Avenue and a two-story row structure located at 1730 Forbes Avenue, and all work incidental thereto required to complete Scattered Sites Demolition & Site Clearance Contract No. 9 until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time on Wednesday, the 29th day of May, 2013, at its office, 11th floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Conference Room on the 11th floor.
Contract documents will be available on Friday, May 10, 2013, in the Engineering and Construction Department, 11th Floor, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219, upon a non-refundable payment of TWENTY-FIVE ($25.00) DOLLARS made payable to the URA of Pittsburgh.  CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY.  Contract documents will not be mailed.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value), or a satisfactory bid bond, executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in a dollar amount equal to 5% of the total bid, shall be submitted.  Each bid submittal must include the Bid, Non-collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder, Bid Bond, Statement of Bidders Qualifications, and Certification of Minority and Women's Participation with Exhibits.
Wages paid on this project shall not be less than the minimum wages determined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as set forth in the contract documents.
The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements.  The Contractor must assure that applicants and employees are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh requires that all bidders complete and submit Certification of Minority and Women's Participation with Exhibits.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.  
Bids may be held by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids prior to awarding the Contract.
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH
Robert Rubinstein
Acting Executive Director

 


PORT AUTHORITY OF
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Electronic Proposals will be received online at the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s Ebusiness website
(http://ebusiness.portauthority.org).
Submission date for all of the proposals will be until 11:00 AM, May 16, 2013 and read at 11:15 a.m., the same day, in Port Authority's Public Meeting Room, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222-2527, for the following:
Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org)
B13-04-31: Tongue and Mate Switch Components
B13-04-30: CRP - Cooling
No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the
sealed bids.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 9:00AM, May 2, 2013 in the Port Authority's Board Room at 345 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged.  
Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the Port Authority within 48 hours of the scheduled bid opening.
These contracts may be subject to a financial assistance contract between Port Authority of Allegheny County and the United States Department of Transportation. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations.   
Contractor is responsible for expenses related to acquiring a performance bond and insurance where applicable.
All items are to be FOB delivered unless otherwise specified.  Costs for delivery, bond, and insurance shall be included in bidder’s proposal pricing.  
Port Authority of Allegheny County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board of Port Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

 


INVITATION FOR BIDS
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS at PARK/SHELDON
APARTMENTS - PHASE 2
MUNICIPAL DRIVE AND PARK AVENUE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065
CONTRACT NO. ACHA-1496-CFP-435 – 1/GC-GENERAL
CONTRACT NO. ACHA-1496-CFP-435 – 2/EC-ELECTRICAL
The Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) is requesting bids from qualified contractors for the EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AT PARK/SHELDON APARTMENTS- PHASE 2 – ACHA 1496-CFP-435 – 1/GC, 2/EC in the community of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania  15065. Bid and Contract Documents will be on file and may be obtained after Friday 10/May/2013 on the Pittsburgh Builder’s Exchange, or the McGraw-Hill Dodge websites, and at the Allegheny County Housing Authority, 625 Stanwix Street, 12th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, or by contacting the ACHA at 412-402-2464. A non-refundable fee is required for each set of Contract Documents (certified check or money order only) $75 for paper documents and/or $25 for PDF files on Compact Disc. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday 22/May/2013, at 10:00AM at the Allegheny County Housing Authority 625 Stanwix Street 12th Floor Pittsburgh, Pa 15222. Bids are due no later than 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday 4/June/2013 at the Allegheny County Housing Authority, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Allegheny County Housing Authority encourages responses from small, minority, and women owned firms, as well as firms that have not previously performed work for the ACHA.
Frank Aggazio
Executive Director
Allegheny County
Housing Authority

 


ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Separate and sealed Proposals will be received at the Office of the Senior Manager of Procurement, Allegheny County Airport Authority, Department of Procurement, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370 until 1:00 P.M. prevailing local time, JUNE 5, 2013, and bids will be publicly opened and read by the Airport Authority in Conference Room A, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370, one half hour later, for the following:
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PROJECT NUMBER 55G2-13
AIRSIDE ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 2
PROJECT NUMBER 22G1-13
 HANGAR 2 GUTTER & ROOF REPLACEMENT
AT
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A pre-bid conference will be held in Conference Room A, Fourth Floor, in the Landside Building, Pittsburgh International Airport, at 9:00 a.m., on MAY 7, 2013.
A site visit will be held immediately after the pre bid meeting.  It is highly recommended that all prospective bidders attend the pre bid and site visit as site visits are difficult to arrange individually.    
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, must be paid on these projects.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act and other Federal Labor Standards;  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat, 252, 42 U.S.C., 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Sub-title A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the County of Allegheny issued pursuant to such Act; Executive Order 11246; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act or 1974; and Executive Order 11625 [Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises], hereby notifies bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.  It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that responsible bidders/contractors shall follow the disadvantaged enterprise procedure set forth in the project manual/contract documents.
Proposals must be made on the Authority’s form and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and the “Instructions to Bidders”’ all of which may be viewed, at the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Engineering, Contracting Section, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370.  (Mezzanine Level).  
Copies of the above data for the prospective bidder will be furnished, upon making an application to the Allegheny County Airport Authority. There will be a separate non-refundable charge of $150.00 [sales tax included] for the Plans and Specifications and Bidding Documents for each particular phase of the aforementioned projects. Check or Money Order in the amount to cover the charges for the cost of the documents shall be made out to the ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY.  Cash cannot be accepted nor will credit be extended for any of these charges.
Prospective bidders may request to have their bid documents mailed.  An additional fee in the amount of $75.00 [sales tax included] for the handling costs of each requested proposal must be paid in advance.  This fee must be received by the Allegheny County Airport Authority, prior to the mailing of the documents, and no requests will be honored within [10] calendar days prior to the bid opening date.
DBE firms must be certified with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program) (PA UCP).  Firms must be certified prior to award of contract. A searchable database of DBE firms can be found on the PA UCP web site: http://www.paucp.com
Proposals must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Surety Company Bond [on The Authority’s form] to the order of/or running to the Allegheny County Airport Authority for the amount fixed in the Instructions to Bidders as evidence that you, the Bidder, will accept and carry out the conditions of the Contract in case of an award.
The Airport Authority will accept only bonds written by Surety Companies on the U.S. Treasury Department Annual List of Surety Companies.  Limits for those companies appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department List cannot be exceeded.
All prospective bidders are required to execute the Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Proposal, Non-Collusion Affidavit,  Non-Segregated Facilities Form, Status of Contracts on Hand, the Letter of Assent, adhering to the Allegheny County Project Stabilization Agreement, Bidder’s Understanding of Conditions Applicable to Proposal, EEOC Compliance Form, Non-Discrimination Certification, Lobbying Certification Form, Contractor’s Experience Questionnaire, the DBE Certification form and documentation,  and Public Works Employment Verification Form, which are all included within the proposal of each respective project; otherwise, the bid could be rejected.
The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty [60] days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
For additional information call the Engineering Contracts Department at 412-472-3779, 412-472-3543,  or the Project Manager at 412-472-3664.
Bradley D. Penrod, A.A.E.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

 


ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Separate and sealed Proposals will be received at the Office of the Senior Manager of Procurement, Allegheny County Airport Authority, Department of Procurement, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370 until 1:00 P.M. prevailing local time, MAY 29, 2013, and bids will be publicly opened and read by the Airport Authority in Conference Room A, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370, one half hour later, for the following:
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PROJECT NUMBER 7G2-13 (GENERAL)
CROSSWALK WARNING LIGHTS AND LIGHTWELL PAVEMENT
AT
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A pre-bid conference will be held in the Conference Room A, Fourth Floor, in the Landside Building, Pittsburgh International Airport, at 1:00 p.m., on MAY 7, 2013.  
A site visit will be held immediately after the pre bid meeting.  It is highly recommended that all prospective bidders attend the pre bid and site visit as site visits are difficult to arrange individually.    
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, must be paid on these projects.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act and other Federal Labor Standards;  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat, 252, 42 U.S.C., 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Sub-title A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the County of Allegheny issued pursuant to such Act; Executive Order 11246; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act or 1974; and Executive Order 11625 [Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises], hereby notifies bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.  It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that responsible bidders/contractors shall follow the disadvantaged enterprise procedure set forth in the project manual/contract documents.
Proposals must be made on the Authority’s form and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and the “Instructions to Bidders”’ all of which may be viewed,  at the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Engineering, Contracting Section, Pittsburgh International Airport, Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, P.O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA  15231-0370.  (Mezzanine Level).  
Copies of the above data for the prospective bidder will be furnished, upon making an application to the Allegheny County Airport Authority. There will be a separate non-refundable charge of $150.00 [sales tax included] for the Plans and Specifications and Bidding Documents for each particular phase of the aforementioned projects. Check or Money Order in the amount to cover the charges for the cost of the documents shall be made out to the ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY.  Cash cannot be accepted nor will credit be extended for any of these charges.
Prospective bidders may request to have their bid documents mailed. An additional fee in the amount of $75.00 [sales tax included] for the handling costs of each requested proposal must be paid in advance. This fee must be received by the Allegheny County Airport Authority, prior to the mailing of the documents, and no requests will be honored within [10] calendar days prior to the bid opening date.
DBE firms must be certified with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program) (PA UCP).  Firms must be certified prior to award of contract. A searchable database of DBE firms can be found on the PA UCP web site: http://www.paucp.com
Proposals must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Surety Company Bond [on The Authority’s form] to the order of/or running to the Allegheny County Airport Authority for the amount fixed in the Instructions to Bidders as evidence that you, the Bidder, will accept and carry out the conditions of the Contract in case of an award.
The Airport Authority will accept only bonds written by Surety Companies on the U.S. Treasury Department Annual List of Surety Companies.  Limits for those companies appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department List cannot be exceeded.
All prospective bidders are required to execute the Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Proposal, Non-Collusion Affidavit,  Non-Segregated Facilities Form, Status of Contracts on Hand, the Letter of Assent, adhering to the Allegheny County Project Stabilization Agreement, Bidder’s Understanding of Conditions Applicable to Proposal, EEOC Compliance Form, Non-Discrimination Certification, Lobbying Certification Form, Contractor’s Experience Questionnaire, the DBE Certification form and documentation,  and Public Works Employment Verification Form, which are all included within the proposal of each respective project; otherwise, the bid could be rejected.
The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty [60] days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
For additional information call the Engineering Contracts Department at 412-472-3779, 412-472-3543,  or the Project Manager at 412-472-3664.
Bradley D. Penrod, A.A.E.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

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