Portable Steps - Ream Pool

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, is soliciting bids for a one-time procurement of portable pool steps for Ream Pool, located at 321 Merrimac Street in Pittsburgh. The specific procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ #2025-RFQ-135) seeking a qualified vendor to supply, assemble, and install one set of H2O Innovations Aqua Step HD with side safety guards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm, where vendors must attend to take precise pool stairs measurements. The response deadline is May 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an urgent timeline to prepare for the summer season. Vendors are required to submit comprehensive unit costs covering the aquatic stairs product, delivery, assembly, and installation services, with the City stipulating that no separate shipping or handling fees will be accepted. Evaluation criteria include complete pricing proposals, vendor registration forms, W-9 documentation, and compliance with the City's standard terms and conditions. The City reserves the right to reject any bids and maintains flexibility in contract award, including potential utilization of alternative contracts or separate bid services.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and installation requirements. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with purchase orders designated as F.O.B. Destination. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the procurement is structured as a single, one-time purchase for pool access equipment. The contract will be awarded to a vendor who can provide the exact H2O Innovations Aqua Step HD model with side safety guards, demonstrating the ability to precisely meet the City of Pittsburgh's specific requirements for the Ream Pool facility. The procurement covers not just the product itself, but also includes delivery, assembly, and installation services, suggesting a comprehensive approach to acquiring the necessary pool access equipment. The City's documentation indicates a preference for vendors who can provide a turnkey solution that addresses all aspects of the pool step procurement and installation process.