Olympia Ice Resurfacer

The Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is soliciting bids for Invitation to Bid #2021-ELA-001, which seeks to procure a 2022 Olympia Millennium-H Propane Powered Ice Resurfacer for the Schenley Park Rink. The procurement is a one-time purchase of a single ice resurfacer with optional extended warranty coverage available for 2, 3, and 5 years. The equipment specifications include a 170HP V-6 engine, hydrostatic drive, board brush, automatic snow breaker, and seat belt. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through a secure online portal by December 29, 2021, at 3:00 pm, with a prior question submission deadline of December 27, 2021. The bid requires a comprehensive lump sum pricing proposal for the ice resurfacer manufactured by Resurfice Corp., with separate line items for optional extended warranty coverage. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and overall responsiveness to the bid requirements.

The bid emphasizes participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, with specific participation goals of 18% for minority groups, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned small businesses. Bidders must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's Equal Opportunity Review Commission terms and submit extensive documentation, including a vendor questionnaire, statement of affiliations, and various compliance forms. The procurement covers Allegheny County and Philadelphia City jurisdictions in Pennsylvania, with standard terms and conditions addressing insurance requirements, anti-discrimination policies, prevailing wage ordinances, and compliance with local and federal laws. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a specialized piece of municipal equipment. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability to provide the specified ice resurfacer and meet the comprehensive documentation and compliance requirements outlined in the bid package.