EV Recycling Chassis

The Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) of the City of Pittsburgh is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2022-ELA-001 to procure up to nine (9) Battery Electric Class 8 Chassis specifically for recycling services. The solicitation was released on January 13, 2022, with a bid response deadline of February 14, 2022, at 3:00 pm, and a proposed contract period from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023. The required chassis must be battery electric with precise specifications, including a minimum 390kWh battery size, a low entry cab forward design accommodating three employees, and painted in Sherwin Williams Impulse Blue. Technical requirements mandate a 20,000-pound front suspension capacity, 46,000-pound rear suspension capacity, left-hand drive, J1772 CSS charge port, 5.57 rear axle ratio, and a maximum speed of 65 mph. An optional diesel-powered auxiliary cab heater is also requested. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and a performance bond for the full contract amount, with vendors required to provide comprehensive documentation including W-9 forms, vendor registration forms, and a Statement of Affiliations.

The procurement includes specific set-aside goals for disadvantaged business enterprises, requiring 18% Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, 7% Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and 5% Veteran-Owned Small Businesses participation. The contract may be funded through federal grants, necessitating compliance with federal regulations and mandatory registration on the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). Potential bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Equal Opportunity Review Commission terms and provide comprehensive documentation of their business qualifications. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a structured procurement process with detailed technical and administrative requirements. The procurement is geographically focused on Allegheny County and Philadelphia City in Pennsylvania, targeting the replacement or expansion of municipal recycling fleet infrastructure with modern, electric-powered chassis. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement of nine electric Class 8 chassis suggests a significant capital investment in municipal transportation and recycling infrastructure.