Akron Brass Equipment & Supplies

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-044 for specific Akron Brass equipment and supplies. The procurement seeks multiple fire-related items including a spanner wrench bracket with two Style 10 Spanner Wrenches, a 3 Wrench Holder, a Hose Hoist, and a Hydrant Wrench Style 15. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the ProcureNow portal, with the response deadline set for March 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm. The contract period will span from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for the specified Akron Brass items and submit a percentage discount off the current Akron Brass catalog list price. Shipping costs must be included in the vendor's pricing, with delivery destination set at the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire located at 2945 Railroad Street. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on comprehensive pricing, product specifications, and compliance with detailed bid requirements.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses, with specific participation goals outlined in the bid documentation. Vendors must complete several mandatory forms, including an Equal Opportunity Review Commission Participation Form, Statement of Affiliations, Vendor Contact Sheet, Vendor Registration Form, and W-9. The City will not pay separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees, and all purchase orders will be F.O.B. Destination. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the bid suggests a comprehensive procurement approach that prioritizes local and diverse business participation. Potential respondents must demonstrate capability to provide the exact Akron Brass equipment specifications, meet electronic submission requirements, and comply with the city's vendor participation guidelines. The procurement appears designed to establish a two-year supply contract for critical fire department equipment with potential for extended renewal.