Emergency_FEMA_TC.pdf

This document pertains to a competitive bidding solicitation issued by the City of Pasadena's Department of Public Works, Building Systems and Fleet Management Division (BSFMD) for plumbing materials and supplies. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to furnish 37 specific line items of brand name plumbing components from manufacturers including American Standard, Chicago, Sloan, Zurn Wilkins, and Zoeller to support city facility maintenance and repair operations. The bid was released on August 28, 2025, with submissions required by September 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. through the City's eProcurement Portal. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver requested parts to the City Yards BSFMD Warehouse within 24 hours of order placement and maintain at least 50% of bid table items in stock at 50% or above the City's stated needs. The initial contract term will be one year from the date of execution, with no optional extension periods included.

Evaluation criteria will include pricing, product quality, delivery capability, financial stability, and performance history, with unit prices required to remain valid for 120 days. The procurement includes federal compliance requirements under Section 3 HUD regulations, which prioritize employment and economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons, requiring contractors to demonstrate efforts offering training and employment to Section 3 workers with benchmarks of 25% of total labor hours and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Vendors must complete federal certification forms including lobbying restrictions, non-collusion declarations, and workforce utilization documents, and provide W-9 forms, business licenses, and insurance documentation within 10 calendar days of contract recommendation. The City reserves the right to reject any bid and maintains strict compliance requirements including non-segregated facilities and equal opportunity employment practices.