Silkscreen/Printer/Plotter Supplies

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management & Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, is soliciting bids for Silkscreen/Printer/Plotter Supplies and Maintenance through Invitation for Bid #2024-IFB-107. The procurement covers uniform manufacturer supplies, with vendors required to bid on all line items under a single brand. The contract encompasses two primary sections: cartridges (8 line items of various colors and sizes) and equipment (22 line items of supplies and chemicals from manufacturers like Roland, Mimaki, Dual Tech, and RhinoClean). The contract period spans from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals. Key procurement details include a maximum 45-day lead time for order fulfillment, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. The bid was released on May 10, 2024, with a question submission deadline of May 24, 2024, and a final bid response deadline of July 5, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Vendors must include all shipping and delivery costs within their unit pricing, with the City explicitly stating they will not pay separate shipping, handling, or delivery fees.

The procurement includes specific equal opportunity participation goals, mandating 18% participation for minority-owned businesses, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms to be considered responsive, including a vendor questionnaire, contact sheet, registration form, W-9, and an Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) participation form. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Allegheny County and Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania, with a focus on comprehensive supplier capabilities for printing and plotter-related supplies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant procurement effort spanning multiple supply categories. The requirement for vendors to bid on all line items under a single brand indicates a preference for comprehensive, specialized suppliers with robust manufacturing and supply capabilities. The electronic submission process and detailed participation requirements suggest a structured, competitive procurement approach designed to ensure diverse vendor participation and comprehensive supply chain solutions.