Electrostatic Spray Painting CD (Rebid)

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure and Mobility for an Electrostatic Spray Painting CD (Rebid) project covering metal playground equipment and fencing. This procurement is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded contract seeking a contractor to provide electrostatic spray painting services using VINCO Electrostatic Fence Paint or equivalent and Accessa Futurac 2-part urethane coating. The bid is a cost-plus pricing model with percentage markup for additional materials, covering a contract period from September 1, 2022, through July 31, 2024, with an option for one additional one-year renewal. Key bid requirements include compliance with Davis-Bacon Federal Wage rates and submission of a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid. The solicitation was released on August 18, 2022, with a deadline for questions on August 29, 2022, and a final bid response deadline of September 1, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and prepared to submit comprehensive pricing proposals demonstrating capability to perform electrostatic spray painting services for municipal infrastructure.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and equal opportunity requirements targeting minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) and veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with federal funding requirements and provide documentation of their business classification. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, bidders will need to show technical capability in electrostatic spray painting techniques, familiarity with federal wage standards, and ability to work with municipal infrastructure projects. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the cost-plus pricing model suggests flexibility in project scope and potential contract value. The project spans Allegheny County and is specifically focused on the City of Pittsburgh's infrastructure needs, with potential for renewal and expansion based on performance and ongoing municipal requirements. Successful bidders must navigate complex regulatory requirements, including prevailing wage compliance, federal grant stipulations, and specific technical specifications for paint and coating applications.