Unique_Entity_ID_(SAM).pdf

This is a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) submission form required by the City of Pasadena's Department of Public Works, Building Systems and Fleet Management Division for a plumbing materials and supplies procurement. The City of Pasadena is soliciting competitive bids for 37 specific line items of brand name plumbing components from manufacturers including American Standard, Chicago, Sloan, Zurn Wilkins, and Zoeller. The bid was released on August 28, 2025, with a submission deadline of September 12, 2025, at 3:00 pm 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 is one year from the date of execution with no optional extension periods. Failure to submit the required UEI, a 12-character alphanumeric value from SAM.gov, will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Evaluation criteria 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, including Section 3 HUD regulations that establish benchmarks of 25% of total labor hours worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Contractors must submit a W-9 form, business license, and potentially insurance documentation within 10 calendar days of contract recommendation. Additional required federal certifications include lobbying restrictions, non-collusion declarations, and workforce utilization documents. The City reserves the right to reject any bid and maintains strict compliance requirements for contractors, including maintaining non-segregated facilities and adhering to equal opportunity employment practices.