DOMI Boom Truck

The City of Pittsburgh's Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) is seeking qualified vendors to procure one National Crane 500E2 Series Boom Truck for the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI). The specialized vehicle will be mounted on an International MV607 chassis with a Cummins L9 engine and Allison 3000 Series transmission, designed to meet specific height and axle rating requirements for city garage compatibility. This procurement aims to replace aging heavy-duty lift equipment, with strategic goals of enhancing operational safety and improving equipment uptime. The RFP #2025-RFP ELA-170 includes detailed technical specifications requiring an 18-ton class lifting capacity, 60-foot main boom, dual operator stations, and comprehensive safety features. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on July 8, 2025, a question submission deadline of July 18, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of July 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award in August 2025. Proposals will be evaluated across five criteria: firm qualifications (15%), team qualifications (15%), project approach (30%), cost proposal (30%), and MWDBE/VOSB good faith effort (10%).

The procurement includes specific participation goals for disadvantaged enterprises, targeting 18% for minority groups, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned small businesses. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a response to scope, cost proposal, and EORC participation forms, while demonstrating compliance with city ethics and equal opportunity guidelines. The technical specification provides optional add-ons that can be priced separately, such as a swing-away jib extension, factory-installed toolboxes, and 360-degree single front outrigger configuration. Warranty coverage includes 5 years for crane structural components, 2 years for hydraulic and electrical systems, and the manufacturer's standard chassis warranty. The specification emphasizes strict compliance requirements, mandating that the delivered vehicle must meet all specifications without post-delivery modifications and be fully compliant with Pennsylvania State Inspection requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and detailed procurement process suggest a significant investment in specialized municipal infrastructure equipment.