Team Wendy Helmets

The City of Pittsburgh's Office of Management and Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police, is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) #2023-RFQ-051 for the procurement of specialized tactical equipment. The solicitation seeks to acquire 60 Team Wendy EXFIL SAR Tactical Helmets in red, 60 in yellow, and 120 Princeton Tec EOS-II-BK 170-lumen headlamps. The RFQ was released on February 24, 2023, with a response deadline of March 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm, structured as a one-time purchase with bids not to exceed $30,000. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal, providing a detailed pricing table with unit costs for each line item. The procurement requires vendors to include shipping and delivery costs in their pricing, with purchase orders to be F.O.B. Destination. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive pricing, compliance with specifications, and completion of the vendor questionnaire, which includes standard terms and conditions, vendor registration, and W-9 form submission.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the detailed equipment specifications and procurement requirements. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, with invoices requiring a detailed breakdown that aligns with the submitted pricing. The total budget for this procurement is capped at $30,000, covering the purchase of tactical helmets and headlamps for the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the document suggests that the successful bidder will be required to provide a purchase order contact for follow-up communication. The procurement is limited to the specific jurisdictions of Allegheny County and Philadelphia City in Pennsylvania, targeting the equipment needs of the city's public safety personnel.