Steel Drums-Hazardous Materials Response Team Rebid

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Bureau of Public Safety, is issuing Invitation for Bid #2023-IFB-090 for the procurement of steel drums for the Hazardous Materials Response Team. The solicitation seeks open-top steel drums in nine different configurations, ranging from 10 to 85 gallons in capacity, including both standard and salvage drums with specifications such as bolt rings and threaded plugs that comply with DOT 49 CFR standards. The total procurement includes 57 units distributed across multiple line items with quantities ranging from 2 to 12 units per item. All bidders must include shipping and delivery costs within their unit pricing, as the City will not reimburse separate shipping fees. The contract period extends from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2025, with two potential one-year renewal options. Critical deadlines include the bid release date of April 4, 2023, a question submission deadline of April 14, 2023, and a firm bid submission deadline of April 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must complete multiple required forms including an EORC Participation Form, Statement of Affiliations, Vendor Contact Sheet, Vendor Registration Form, and W-9, along with providing a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.

The solicitation includes diversity and inclusion goals requiring 18% minority-owned business enterprise participation, 7% women-owned business enterprise participation, and a 5% goal for veteran-owned small businesses. Vendors must demonstrate equal opportunity participation compliance with various local ordinances and regulations to be considered responsive. The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all bids received in response to this solicitation. No specific incumbent vendor or award value information is disclosed in the available documentation. Interested bidders should ensure they meet all submission requirements and comply with the specified technical standards for the steel drums to be eligible for consideration and potential contract award.