Mobile Stage

The City of Pittsburgh's Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) is soliciting bids for a mobile stage system through Invitation for Bid #2024-ELA-074, with two potential options: one with banner support and one without. The procurement targets a Stageline SL100 Mobile Stage system featuring a 24' x 20' floor size, capable of withstanding wind resistance up to 115 mph, and weighing 9,990 pounds. The mobile stage includes standard equipment such as a robust roof structure with built-in trusses, hydraulic lifting mechanisms, aluminum decking, guardrails, and a comprehensive trailer system meeting multiple safety certifications (IBC, SAE, DOT, NFPA). Vendors must submit electronic responses through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/pittsburghpa by May 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm, and are required to provide a bid bond of five percent of their total proposed bid. Specific technical requirements include comprehensive documentation, compliance with federal funding requirements, and the ability to provide optional accessories like windwalls, sound wings, and additional rigging enhancements.

The bid includes specific provisions targeting minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, with detailed equal opportunity requirements. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $500,000 general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate liability, statutory workers' compensation limits, and automotive liability insurance. Additional compliance requirements include registration on SAM.gov and submission of documentation such as W-9 forms and vendor contact sheets. The ELA reserves the right to purchase only one unit, with shipping and delivery costs to be included in bid pricing. The potential award value ranges from approximately $172,975 to $176,285 based on the submitted quotes from Stageline Mobile Stage Inc., with options for additional accessories and services. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive training, with the quoted option including a three-day training course for up to four technicians and transportation of the mobile stage to Pittsburgh.