The City of Pittsburgh awarded a contract to Concrete Concepts, Inc. for the rental of traffic control devices and the purchase of Jersey barriers and transition sections. The contract commenced on July 1, 2021, and will last for two years, with two one-year options to renew. The contractor is required to provide flashing lights, channelization devices, and temporary pavement markings on an as-needed basis. The contractor must also maintain the equipment in good mechanical and operating condition and make repairs and replacements as necessary. The City of Pittsburgh is exempt from federal excise taxes, transportation taxes, and state sales taxes. The contract includes a detailed scope of work, payment terms, and insurance requirements. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and administrative regulations.
• The contract includes the rental of traffic control devices, such as arrow boards, changeable message signs, and portable traffic signals.
• The contractor must provide a list of alternate phone numbers for their representatives.
• The contractor must maintain records of road name, time, and date of requests for placement and removal.
• The contractor must comply with the Pennsylvania "Right to Know" law and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III laws.
• The contractor must submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals.
• The contract includes a termination clause, which allows the City to terminate the contract at any time without cause or liability.