Horse Supplies

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB #2022-IFB-143) for Horse Supplies specifically for the city's Mounted Patrol unit. The procurement seeks two primary items: 120 sacks of Sentinel Senior Formula and 100 gallons of Pyranha Fly Control, to be delivered to the Mounted Patrol location at 834 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The bid was released on May 13, 2022, with a critical deadline for vendor questions set for May 25, 2022, and a final response deadline of June 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM. The contract period spans from May 31, 2022, through April 30, 2024, with provisions for two additional one-year renewal options. Vendors must submit bids electronically through ProcureNow and are required to provide a complete vendor questionnaire, W-9, vendor registration form, and a statement of affiliation. The City reserves the right to reject any bids and will not compensate for separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees.

The procurement includes specific diversity and inclusion goals, targeting 18% minority-owned business participation, 7% women-owned business participation, and 5% veteran-owned small business participation. All shipping and delivery costs must be included in the vendor's pricing, with deliveries restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for essential supplies for the city's Mounted Patrol unit, suggesting a focused and potentially competitive bidding environment. The electronic submission process through ProcureNow indicates a modern procurement approach that seeks to streamline vendor interactions and ensure transparent, efficient contract acquisition. The multi-year contract with renewal options provides potential vendors with the opportunity for an extended business relationship with the City of Pittsburgh's Mounted Patrol unit.