Hay, Grain and Feed

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for Hay, Grain & Feed (Invitation for Bid #2022-IFB-098) to support the Pittsburgh Mounted Patrol's operational needs. The procurement involves three specific line items: bedding shavings and sawdust (2 triaxle truck loads), Sentinel Senior Formula (120 50-lb sacks), and Pyranha Fly Control Concentrate (100 gallon containers). The bid was released on April 4, 2022, with a question submission deadline of April 18, 2022, at 2:00 PM, and bids will be publicly opened on April 25, 2022, at 3:00 PM. The contract period spans from April 30, 2022, through April 30, 2024, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the ProcureNow portal and include a comprehensive vendor questionnaire. Delivery requirements specify that shipments must be made Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM to the Mounted Patrol location, with all shipping and delivery costs included in the bid pricing.

The City of Pittsburgh has established specific diversity goals for this procurement, seeking to encourage participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses, with targeted participation rates of 18% minority, 7% women, and 5% veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must complete several mandatory forms, including Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) participation forms, vendor contact sheets, W-9, vendor registration form, and a statement of affiliation. All purchase orders will be F.O.B. Destination, and the city will not pay separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on supplying essential materials for the Mounted Patrol's operational needs. The comprehensive submission requirements and specific diversity goals suggest the city is seeking to create opportunities for a diverse range of local and small business vendors while ensuring high-quality supplies for municipal operations.