Traffic Signal Equipment

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management and Budget is soliciting bids for Traffic Signal Equipment on behalf of its Department of Mobility & Infrastructure under solicitation number 2026-IFB-061. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2026, and responses are due by May 14, 2026. The contract is structured as an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement spanning a period from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals and a possible 180-day extension. Deliveries of equipment are to be made F.O.B. destination within Pittsburgh, PA, specifically to the Traffic Division at the Department of Public Works. Bidders are required to submit pricing for a comprehensive list of traffic signal-related components, although no unit prices or total values are pre-established in the solicitation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on an item-by-item or aggregate basis, using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach. The contract incorporates detailed municipal contract terms rather than standardized federal FAR clauses, with provisions covering payment terms (payment within 45 calendar days of invoice), performance deadlines (typically 30 calendar days from order), subcontracting and assignment controls, and compliance mandates including adherence to Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania laws. There is a strong emphasis on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, requiring bidders to pursue and document good faith efforts toward achieving specified MBE, WBE, Veteran-Owned, and LGBTQIA+ participation goals, supported by signed commitment letters and valid third-party certifications. Inspection and acceptance by the City are performed primarily at the destination, with the contractor responsible for delivering products in first-class condition and conforming to city and Institute of Traffic Engineers standards. Insurance, indemnification, key personnel controls, tax set-offs, and transition assistance are among other special contract requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's procurement portal in strict compliance with formatting and submission instructions, and failure to meet DBE documentation or proposal requirements results in bid rejection. The contract administration data provides the procurement office address for correspondence but lacks specific FAR-compliant invoicing or reporting systems. Overall, this solicitation reflects the City of Pittsburgh's municipal procurement framework tailored to promote equitable business inclusion, stringent quality assurance, and efficient traffic equipment acquisition.