Gasoline Powered Saws

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, acting on behalf of the Bureau of Fire, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for Gasoline Powered Saws through Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-046. The procurement encompasses the acquisition of Truckman's Choice Fire Rescue Chainsaws (16" models with Double Raker Carbide Tipped Chain and Depth Guard), accompanying 6" Dual Raker Chains, a Husqvarna 14" Rotary Saw with Diamond Blade, and related accessories. Vendors must provide unit pricing for each line item and are required to include all shipping and delivery costs with F.O.B. Destination terms. The bid was released on March 1, 2023, with a deadline for submission of questions on March 8, 2023, and a response deadline of March 22, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The contract period runs from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. All bids must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. The evaluation criteria include pricing proposals, vendor qualifications, compliance with submission requirements, and completion of a comprehensive vendor questionnaire with statements of affiliations and required documentation.

The procurement incorporates diversity goals established by the Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC), with minimum participation targets of 18% for minority-owned businesses, 7% for women-owned businesses, and an additional 5% goal for veteran-owned small businesses. The bid document includes a separate pricing section for Eastern Fire Equipment Services that offers a percentage discount on parts and an hourly repair rate for maintenance services. Prospective vendors must complete all required documentation and vendor questionnaires to be considered for award. No specific incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract structure allows for initial award through March 31, 2025, with the flexibility to extend the relationship through two successive one-year renewal options, providing continuity of supply for the city's fire rescue operations.