Calcium Chloride (Non-Liquid)

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2022-IFB-221 for Calcium Chloride (Non-Liquid), soliciting bids on behalf of multiple agencies including the City of Pittsburgh, County of Allegheny, Allegheny County Housing Authority, Pittsburgh Parking Authority, Community College of Allegheny County, and The Sports & Exhibition Authority. The procurement covers various calcium chloride products such as flakes and pellets in 50lb bags and pallets of 56 bags, with estimated quantities ranging from 6 to 4,200 units. The bid was released on October 4, 2022, with a question submission deadline of October 12, 2022, and a bid response deadline of October 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The contract period spans from November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024, with two one-year renewal options. The pricing proposal includes 13 line items covering de-icing and road treatment products like calcium chloride (flakes and pellets), rock salt, calcium chloride blend, magic salt, triple melt, ice snapper, and magnesium chloride. Vendors must include shipping and delivery costs in their submitted pricing and agree to give demand priority to the City of Pittsburgh and its associated agencies. Product specifications require moisture-proof packaging and adherence to A.S.T.M. E98-56T Type I standards.

The bid includes requirements for vendors to comply with equal opportunity review commission terms and anti-discrimination policies. Bidders must submit various forms including a vendor questionnaire, statement of affiliations, and W-9. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive documentation suggests a commitment to fair and open competition. The bid does not mention incumbent vendors or specific infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement appears to be a comprehensive road treatment and de-icing product acquisition covering multiple municipal and county agencies. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the bid covers multiple product types and significant quantity ranges, indicating a potentially substantial contract value. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, pricing competitiveness, and compliance with administrative requirements outlined in the invitation for bid.