Fire Ground Ladders

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids for Duo-Safety fire ground ladders under IFB #2026-IFB-031, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The City has established DBE participation goals: 18% Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), 7% Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), 5% Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and 3% LGBTQIA+-owned businesses, and bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these targets.

The scope covers eight Duo-Safety ladder models: roof ladders from 10 feet to 20 feet and extension ladders from 24 feet to 35 feet, all aluminum construction and NFPA 1931 compliant. Extension ladders must include a Pittsburgh custom halyard specified as 1/2" CMC Rescue Ladderline Polyester (part number 293160). The City has not established estimated quantities and is collecting unit pricing for future ordering purposes.

The contract period runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2030, with an option to extend up to 180 additional calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on an item-by-item or low-total basis as determined by the City. Pricing must be firm and fixed, F.O.B. Destination, with shipping and delivery costs included in unit prices. Bidders must submit a bid guarantee up to five percent of bid total and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price within ten calendar days. General liability insurance of $1 million each occurrence and $2 million aggregate is required, along with automotive liability, umbrella liability, and workers' compensation coverage, with the City named as additional insured. Required documentation includes EORC Participation Form, Vendor Contact Sheet, Vendor Registration Form, W-9, SAM.gov registration proof, and authorization signatory information. Bids will be publicly opened August 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Office of Management and Budget.