Semi Automatic Screen Printer

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management & Budget and on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is seeking bids for a Semi-Automatic Screen Printer under Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-247. The procurement involves acquiring a graphic screen printing press with specific technical requirements, including a 38"x50" image area, solid aluminum vacuum table, squeegee/flood bar pressure control, foot controls, and micro registration control. Vendors must submit electronic bids that comprehensively price the printer, including a one-year parts and labor warranty, technical support, one-time training, and delivery. The bid was released on October 26, 2023, with a critical question submission deadline of November 16, 2023, and a final response deadline of November 28, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Bidders are required to itemize costs for each line item separately, with specific emphasis on including all shipping and delivery expenses within the proposed pricing, as the City will not reimburse separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees.

The procurement includes specific participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses, with targeted participation rates of 18% for minority groups, 7% for women, and 5% for veteran-owned businesses. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase with purchase orders to be F.O.B. Destination, indicating a direct procurement approach without ongoing service requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, the bid emphasizes compliance with equal opportunity enterprise goals, suggesting a commitment to diverse business participation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but requires comprehensive pricing that includes the screen printer, warranty, technical support, training, and delivery costs. Potential bidders must carefully review the specifications and ensure full compliance with the City of Pittsburgh's procurement requirements and enterprise participation goals.