Reflective Sheeting for Signs

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for Reflective Sheeting for Signs through Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-253. The procurement seeks various types of reflective sheeting from manufacturers like Avery and 3M, including high visibility, engineering grade, prismatic, and overlay films in multiple widths and lengths. The bid covers 151 line items of reflective sheeting rolls ranging from 9 to 48 inches wide and 50 to 150 yards long, with different performance grades and colors. Potential bidders must submit pricing using a cost-plus pricing model that includes delivery, handling, and freight. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of November 14, 2023, and a response deadline of November 21, 2023, at 2:00 pm. The contract period will run from November 31, 2023, through December 1, 2025, with options for two one-year renewals. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the comprehensive specifications for reflective sheeting and their proposed pricing structure.

The bid emphasizes strong equal opportunity requirements with specific participation goals for diverse businesses. These goals include 18% for minority-owned businesses, 7% for women-owned businesses, 5% for veteran-owned businesses, and 3% for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these participation targets and submit required documentation proving their commitment to diversity and inclusion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the extensive line item list suggests a potentially significant procurement value. The comprehensive nature of the bid indicates that the City of Pittsburgh is seeking a comprehensive, long-term supplier relationship for reflective sheeting materials to support infrastructure and signage needs across Allegheny County and potentially other jurisdictions. Bidders will need to provide detailed pricing, demonstrate technical capabilities, and show a commitment to meeting the city's diversity and inclusion objectives to be considered for award.