Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression Blankets

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids for electric vehicle (EV) fire suppression/containment blankets through Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-151. The procurement seeks carbon fiber tarps with specific technical requirements, including a minimum size of 19x26 feet, temperature resistance up to 2,730 degrees Fahrenheit, reinforced seams, and specific hand hold and grommet configurations. The bid was released on May 3, 2024, with a critical question submission deadline of May 17, 2024, and a final response deadline of June 3, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The anticipated contract period spans from June 2024 through May 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewal options. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing that includes shipping and delivery costs, with purchase orders to be F.O.B. Destination, and must be ready to comply with potential future federal funding requirements, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

The procurement includes specific diversity and participation goals, targeting 18% minority business participation, 7% women-owned business participation, and 5% veteran-owned business participation. Vendors must complete several mandatory forms, including an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form, Vendor Contact Sheet, Vendor Registration Form, W-9, and various federal funding required documents to be considered for the contract. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be structured to encourage participation from diverse business types, particularly minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Allegheny County and Philadelphia City, suggesting a potential multi-county implementation of the EV fire suppression blanket procurement. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications and demonstrate compliance with complex administrative and diversity requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.