Fuel Storage & Delivery System

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2022-IFB-048, which involves a comprehensive Fuel Storage and Delivery System procurement. The contract covers maintenance, repair, and support services for fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure across six city locations, targeting six Fuelmaster 3500 Plus Systems, six Network Cards, six TLM Interfaces, 16 Hose Controller & Nozzle Tags, and 16 Bennett 3711SNS-1-P dispensing pump systems. Vendors must be PADEP certified for fuel system repair, maintenance, inspection, and disposal, with demonstrated experience in 100% bio-diesel station equipment. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of February 28, 2022, and a bid submission deadline of March 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The contract period spans from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Pricing proposals must include mechanics rates, additional parts cost with markup percentage, and potential city-approved equipment rental reimbursement. Required response times are 24 hours for normal service and 3 hours for emergency situations.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including certifications, equal opportunity forms, vendor questionnaires, and financial documents. The scope requires vendors to service both above and below ground fuel systems, including lines, dispensing equipment, electrical feeds, and fire safety systems, with mandatory monthly inspections. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement indicates a complex technical requirement with potential for a multi-year engagement. The contract allows for zero percent markup on additional equipment rentals, suggesting a focus on cost-effectiveness and transparent pricing. The procurement covers jurisdictions in Allegheny County and encompasses the City of Pittsburgh's fuel infrastructure maintenance needs, indicating a localized but technically sophisticated procurement opportunity.