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Beloved Homewood Field to undergo construction

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and the city’s Department of Public Works hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 23 to celebrate the upcoming construction at Homewood Field. The event also highlighted an approaching Pre-bid and Matching Meeting and the city’s desire to maximize Minority- and Women-owned business (MWBE) participation on the project.

“Homewood Field is a beloved and heavily used resource by the community,” said Mayor Gainey. “The redesigned and soon-to-be constructed campus will give our kids a place to learn how to swim, develop team and sportsmanship skills, and our community a place to gather.”

The project is currently out to bid. As such, the city is actively soliciting contractors and working to increase MWBE involvement. The May 23 event provided an opportunity for those interested in bidding on the project to get information and ask questions, while allowing them to meet and network with subcontractors that are interested in working with them on the project. The Pre-bid and Matching Meeting will happen on Wednesday, May 31, at 9 a.m. It will take place at Homewood Field, 540 N. Lang Ave.

“It is vitally important to increase diversity in our business spaces and workforce, because we know it leads to greater innovation and allows minority- and women-owned businesses the opportunity to succeed in markets that they historically wouldn’t,” Mayor Gainey said. “Diverse participation in this, and all city projects, creates a Pittsburgh where everyone can thrive.”

Once contractors are in place, construction is expected to begin in Summer 2023. The football field is being prioritized and is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2024, in time for football season. The remainder of the project is expected to be completed in Spring 2025.

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