Downing Street Steps

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the deteriorating concrete stairs connecting Downing Street and Herron Avenue in the Polish Hills neighborhood. The project involves demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new stairway using a combination of on-grade precast jumper slabs and elevated precast stairs. The new design will improve safety, durability, and accessibility for pedestrians traveling between Herron Avenue and Downing Street. Work will include site preparation, excavation, installation of cast-in-place foundations, placement of engineered fill, and installation of precast stair sections. Additional tasks involve fabricating and installing handrails and bike runnels, implementing erosion control measures, and restoring the site upon completion. All work must align with contract drawings and specifications, and alternative methods may be considered post-bid. This project presents an excellent opportunity for vendors with expertise in structural stairway construction to contribute to an essential infrastructure improvement in Pittsburgh. Vendors with experience in similar projects are encouraged to submit bids.