Hydraulic Salt Spreader and Snow Plow Upfit

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Equipment Leasing Authority, is soliciting bids for a specialized vehicle upfit project for the Department of Public Works' Streets Division. The procurement seeks to modify two 2024 Ford F-350 regular cab pickups with winter maintenance equipment, specifically an 8 ft stainless steel hydraulic V-Box spreader (2.0 cu yd) and a Western 8'6" V-Plow. The detailed specifications include comprehensive technical requirements such as a transmission-mounted PTO and pump, Rexroth Model 520 controller, aluminum oil tank, LED lighting, GPS and tablet mount installation, and custom spinner guard receiver tube. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the ProcureNow portal by August 2, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a question submission deadline of July 17, 2024. The procurement is a one-time purchase requiring vendors to provide unit costs for equipment furnishing and vehicle upfit, with all equipment and installation to be included in the proposal.

The bid includes specific diversity and inclusion requirements, with participation goals of 18% minority-owned businesses, 7% women-owned business enterprises, and 5% veteran-owned small business participation. Vendors must complete various mandatory forms, including an EORC Participation Form, vendor contact sheet, vendor registration form, and W-9. The contract emphasizes compliance with local ordinances and anti-discrimination policies, requiring detailed financial record maintenance. Pricing must be firm with no escalation clauses, and all shipping and delivery costs must be incorporated into the submitted response pricing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a comprehensive and technical project focused on municipal winter maintenance vehicle equipment, indicating a potentially significant investment in specialized municipal infrastructure.