Code Enforcement Placards

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, is soliciting bids for Code Enforcement Placards through Invitation for Bid #2025-IFB-083. The procurement requires a vendor to produce four distinct types of placards: Condemnation, Stop Work, Demolition, and Imminent Danger, with estimated annual quantities of 1,000 Condemnation, 1,000 Stop Work, 250 Demolition, and 250 Imminent Danger placards. These placards must be printed on sticker vinyl in full color, sized between 11" x 17" and 12.5" x 18.5", and be weatherproof. The contract period spans from May 8, 2025, through May 7, 2027, with two potential one-year renewal options. Bid responses are due electronically by May 6, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and the City may request sample products during the evaluation process. Vendors must demonstrate flexibility with potential text changes and be prepared to store digital proofs of the signs. Additionally, all pricing proposals must include shipping and delivery costs, as the City will not reimburse separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees.

The City has established specific participation goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), which include 18% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, 7% for Women-Owned Business Enterprises, 5% for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and 3% for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Bidders must complete various mandatory forms, including a W-9, vendor registration, and Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) participation documentation. Purchase orders will be F.O.B. Destination, and the selected vendor must be prepared to accommodate potential text modifications to the placards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the annual quantities suggest a moderate-value contract that could be attractive to small to medium-sized printing or signage businesses. The comprehensive DBE requirements and detailed technical specifications indicate the City's commitment to supporting diverse local businesses while maintaining high-quality standards for critical code enforcement documentation.