Steel and Wood Park Benches

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is conducting a competitive bidding process (IFB #2024-IFB-009) for Steel and Wood Park Benches across Allegheny County and Philadelphia City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply unfinished quartersaw white oak and pine wood benches in 6' and 8' lengths, with comprehensive requirements including complete benches, replacement slats, and bench frames with hardware. Detailed technical specifications mandate precise construction standards, including zinc primed and powder-coated black steel frames, specific wood dimensions, and manufacturing guidelines derived from historic 1965 Pittsburgh park bench designs. The bid solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed pricing across 30 line items covering various bench types and configurations. Key dates include a February 23, 2024 deadline for questions and a March 1, 2024 bid submission deadline at 2:00 pm, with the initial contract period spanning from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2026, and potential for two one-year renewal options.

The procurement includes specific set-aside goals for minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprises, with targeted participation rates of 18% for minority groups, 7% for women-owned businesses, and 5% for veteran-owned businesses. Bidders must complete multiple required forms, including a vendor questionnaire, Equal Opportunity Review Commission participation form, W-9, and vendor registration documentation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive line-item pricing structure suggests flexibility for both small and large-scale bench procurement. The technical specifications, including detailed drawings for 6' and 8' bench models, indicate a preference for vendors capable of precisely replicating historical design specifications while meeting modern manufacturing standards. Prospective vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities in woodworking, metalwork, and ability to produce benches that match the City of Pittsburgh's exacting historical and functional requirements.