EV Recycling Chassis (Rebid)

The Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) of the City of Pittsburgh is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2022-ELA-071 for the procurement of up to nine (9) Battery Electric Class 8 Chassis specifically intended for recycling service. The solicitation covers two line items: the EV Recycling Chassis and an optional Diesel-powered auxiliary cab heater. Detailed specifications require the chassis to have a minimum battery size of 390kWh, a low entry cab forward design with seating for three employees, and must be painted in Sherwin Williams Impulse Blue. Key procurement dates include a March 17, 2022 deadline for questions and a March 21, 2022 submission deadline at 3:00 pm, with the contract period spanning from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023. Bids must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal, and bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond of the total bid amount, with a subsequent performance bond required for the full award amount.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority and disadvantaged business participation, with the ELA setting goals of 18% for minority-owned businesses and 7% for women-owned businesses. Bidders must complete an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form demonstrating efforts to engage Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation involves federal funding, which necessitates compliance with various federal regulations and certifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves nine chassis, suggesting a potentially significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure for municipal recycling services. The ELA's procurement strategy appears focused on promoting diversity in contracting, supporting historically disadvantaged business groups, and transitioning to environmentally sustainable municipal vehicle fleets through the adoption of battery electric vehicles.