Proclamation Folders

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget is seeking vendors to produce Proclamation Folders for the Office of the Mayor through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2022-IFB-202. The procurement involves specialized folders with precise specifications: 9" x 14-1/2" in Blue Sedona color, featuring gold foil stamping on the front in portrait style, a right inside panel with manila tag, clear acetate, four white ribbons, and an inside certificate panel measuring 8-1/2" x 14". The bid was released on September 28, 2022, with a question submission deadline of October 13, 2022, and a final response deadline of October 20, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The contract period spans from October 1st, 2022, through September 30th, 2024, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must provide unit costs for six quantity tiers ranging from 1-500 folders to 2,501+ folders, with all shipping and delivery costs included in the pricing proposal.

The procurement emphasizes equal opportunity and diversity, with specific participation goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (18%), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (7%), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (5%). Vendors are required to demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation goals and must complete the MBE/WBE/Veteran-Owned Solicitation and Commitment Form. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the tiered pricing structure suggests flexibility for various procurement volumes. The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of Allegheny County and Philadelphia City in Pennsylvania, with the primary focus on the City of Pittsburgh's mayoral office. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing across multiple quantity ranges and demonstrate commitment to the city's diversity and inclusion objectives in their bid responses.