2023 Pool Chemicals And Supplies

The City of Pittsburgh, Office of Management and Budget, issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-IFB-098 on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation to procure pool chemicals and supplies for the 2023 fiscal year. This solicitation encompasses 239 line items of comprehensive pool-related materials, including chlorine tablets, testing reagents, pool cleaning equipment, safety gear, and various accessories necessary for municipal pool operations. The contract period runs from May 1, 2023, through April 31, 2024, with two additional one-year renewal options available. Interested vendors were required to submit questions by April 18, 2023, with bid responses due by April 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Bids must include detailed unit pricing for each item, with shipping and delivery costs incorporated into the pricing structure under F.O.B. destination terms. The city reserves the right to accept alternate products and requires vendors to demonstrate competitive pricing capabilities across the full range of specified products and quantities.

The procurement includes mandatory compliance with Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) requirements, with aspirational goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (18%), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (7%), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (5%). All bidders must submit a Vendor Questionnaire, W-9 tax form, and EORC Participation Form as part of their proposal packages. The city notes limited storage capacity for chemical inventory, indicating that supplies will be ordered on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period rather than in bulk. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the contract structure utilizing unit pricing and optional full catalog discounts suggests a performance-based evaluation approach focused on cost-effectiveness and service delivery capability. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation.