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Budget Increase for City Geotechnical Engineering Services

Original title: Resolution amending Resolution No. 240 of 2025, effective April 17, 2025, entitled “authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Works, to enter into an Agreement or Agreements, or the use of existing Agreements, between the City of Pittsburgh and Pashek + MTR, for the professional geotechnical remediation plan and engineering services, at a cost not to exceed Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($415,170.00),” by increasing the total allocation by the amount of Twenty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($26,257.50) for a new not to exceed amount of Four Hundred Forty-One Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Fifty Cents ($441,427.50).

April 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is increasing the authorized expenditure for specific engineering and soil remediation services by $26,257.50, bringing the total project cost to $441,427.50.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pashek + MTR

The firm is authorized to receive an additional $26,257.50 for services provided to the city.

City of Pittsburgh taxpayers

City funds are being allocated to cover the increased cost of the engineering contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution increases the total authorized spending for a and engineering contract with Pashek + MTR by $26,257.50. The new total contract limit is set at $441,427.50.

Key Facts

  • The resolution increases the total authorized contract amount for Pashek + MTR by $26,257.50.
  • The new total not-to-exceed contract amount is $441,427.50.
  • The contract covers professional geotechnical remediation plans and engineering services.
  • This resolution amends the previous Resolution No. 240 of 2025.
  • The original contract limit was $415,170.00.
  • The resolution was introduced on March 20, 2026.
  • The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city paying more for this contract?
The document authorizes an increase of $26,257.50 to the existing contract for and engineering services, but does not specify the reason for the cost increase.
Who is Pashek + MTR?
Pashek + MTR is the firm contracted by the City of Pittsburgh to provide professional plans and engineering services.

Why It Matters

The city is increasing the authorized expenditure for specific engineering and soil remediation services by $26,257.50, bringing the total project cost to $441,427.50.

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Contract Amendment Pattern

This resolution amends a 2025 resolution in 2026, indicating a multi-year project timeline.

Connected Entities

locationCity of PittsburghThe municipal government entity entering into the contract.Map →
organizationPashek + MTRThe engineering firm providing geotechnical remediation services.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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