Fire Rescue Rotary Saw - Blades

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget, on behalf of the Bureau of Fire, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2026-IFB-232 for the procurement of 14-inch diameter vacuum-brazed diamond blades. The required blades must be compatible with the K970 Rescue Rotary Saw and designed for cutting materials such as PVC pipes, fiber board, rebars, stone, and tiles. While the Husqvarna VARI-CUT FR3 is the specified standard, bidders may propose an equal or greater alternative provided they submit supporting documentation. All items must be delivered in first-class condition and packaged suitably for handling and storage. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on either an item-by-item or low-total basis. Bidders must meet strict responsiveness and responsibility criteria, including a lack of fraudulent history and a commitment to equal opportunity employment. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm, with all responses required to be submitted electronically. Awarded vendors must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the contract price within 10 calendar days of notice. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the City Service Worker Prevailing Wage Ordinance and specific disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals: 18 percent for MBEs, 7 percent for WBEs, 5 percent for VOSBs, and 3 percent for LGBTQIA+ businesses. Invoicing must occur within 30 days of delivery, and the City intends to process payments within 45 calendar days, though it will not pay interest or late charges. Bidders must also submit a completed EORC Participation Form and a Statement of Affiliations to be considered responsive.