Custom Motorcycle Police Breeches

The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of custom motorcycle police breeches. The solicitation seeks bids for approximately 150 pairs of breeches annually, with a contract period running from March 15, 2024, through February 28, 2026, and two optional one-year renewal periods. The required product specifications include a poly/nylon blend containing 35% cooling yarn, machine washable, wrinkle resistant, 4-way stretch material in navy blue color. Bidders must provide comprehensive custom measurement services with the capability to perform on-site fittings at Pittsburgh locations as needed, and deliver standard orders within 4-8 weeks with specified timeframes for bulk orders of 50 or more units. The vendor is responsible for replacement items at no cost within 30 calendar days if sizing issues occur. All pricing must be firm and fixed with shipping and delivery costs included in the bid price on an F.O.B. Destination basis to the City of Pittsburgh SDD Admin Building at 1517 Woodruff Street. Critical deadlines include March 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm for submission of questions, and March 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm for electronic bid submission through the ProcureNow portal, with bid opening scheduled for March 8, 2024, at 3:00 pm. Bidders must submit a 5% bid guarantee, and upon award, furnish a 100% Performance Bond, 100% Payment Bond within 10 calendar days, and insurance certificates evidencing General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), and Workers' Compensation coverage with the City of Pittsburgh named as an additional insured.

The City of Pittsburgh has established specific participation goals for disadvantaged enterprises, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve 18% Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 7% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 5% Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE) participation through completion of the Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) form. All bidders must submit a completed Vendor Registration Form, W-9, and provide authorized signatory information. Payment terms are Net 45 days, with invoices required to reference the City's purchase order number and controller number along with detailed pricing breakdowns. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The budget or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation; however, the procurement volume of approximately 150 units annually over a two-year initial contract period with potential two-year renewal options suggests a moderate contract value depending on the unit pricing submitted by vendors.