Semi Automatic Screen Printer

The City of Pittsburgh, through its Office of Management & Budget and on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-IFB-307, specifically seeking a semi-automatic graphic screen printing press. The procurement requires a printer with precise specifications, including a 38"x50" image area, solid aluminum vacuum table, squeegee/flood bar pressure control, foot controls, and micro registration control. The bid was released on January 25, 2024, with a critical deadline for questions set for February 15, 2024, and a final response deadline of February 23, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The contract represents a one-time purchase with a comprehensive one-year parts and labor warranty, complemented by 90 days of technical support following installation. Vendors must submit detailed pricing proposals that include the unit cost of the semi-automatic screen printer, encompassing all specified requirements, warranty, technical support, and delivery expenses. Pricing must be all-inclusive, with the city explicitly stating that separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees will not be reimbursed.

The bid strongly emphasizes equal opportunity participation, requiring vendors to complete forms for the Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) and demonstrate proactive efforts to include minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises. Prospective bidders must submit a comprehensive package of documentation, including a vendor contact sheet, vendor registration form, W-9, and documentation identifying an authorized signatory. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement suggests a focused, targeted acquisition of specialized printing equipment. The procurement appears designed to provide flexibility for diverse vendors, particularly those from historically underrepresented business categories, while maintaining stringent technical and administrative requirements. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, indicating this may be a new equipment acquisition for the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility & Infrastructure.