Fire Bureau Equipment Financing Services

The Equipment Leasing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh is seeking qualified financial institutions to provide tax-exempt municipal financing services for the acquisition of fire apparatus, emergency response vehicles, specialty equipment, and related capital assets through a flexible financing program. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s e-Procurement Portal by July 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with no late submissions accepted. The solicitation, identified as 2026-RFP ELA-114, is assigned NAICS code 522220 and is open to all eligible vendors without set-aside restrictions. The total allowable lease principal across all transactions is capped at $18,000,000, with individual lease terms limited to five years, and financing structures may include master agreements, lease-purchase arrangements, draw-down funding, manufacturer pre-payments, or rate lock options. The Authority has defined specific financing scenarios ranging from $5 million to $30 million over terms of five, seven, or ten years, with bidders required to propose fixed interest rates for each tier, though no taxes, discounts, or additional charges may be included in pricing. All transportation and transit insurance costs must be fully included in the proposed price, and deliveries are to be F.O.B. destination within Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Successful respondents must demonstrate a comprehensive project approach and plan, relevant firm qualifications and experience, qualified team members, and a detailed cost proposal, with awards determined on a best-value basis rather than solely on lowest price. Proposals must be responsive and include mandatory attachments such as the MWDBEVOSB Commitment Form, W-9, Ethics Handbook, Debarment Affidavit certifying compliance with Pittsburgh Code Section 161.22, and a Statement of Affiliations. Bidders must certify compliance with the City’s Code of Ethics, fair trade practices, and ADA requirements, and affirm they have not engaged in collusion or attempts to influence the evaluation process. Insurance requirements include a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate for general liability and automotive liability, with workers’ compensation meeting statutory limits, professional liability coverage if applicable, and excess liability of at least $1,000,000 each occurrence and aggregate—all on occurrence-based policies with the Authority named as additional insured. Contractors must pay prevailing wages, use only U.S.-produced steel products,