Zero-turn Sprayer-Spreader

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Works, is soliciting bids for a single Zero-turn Sprayer-Spreader with a maximum bid cap of $30,000 under solicitation number 2026-RFQ-033. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026. This procurement is not subject to federal acquisition regulation clauses, as it is a municipal-level transaction governed by local procedures. The equipment must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding packaging, marking, and labeling, and the purchase order number must appear on all corresponding documentation. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal, and non-responsive submissions will be rejected. Evaluation of proposals is based on a weighted trade-off approach, emphasizing experience and qualifications at 40%, approach to work at 30%, capacity and availability at 15%, past performance at 10%, and accuracy and completeness of submission at 5%. Key personnel resumes are limited to one page each, and an organizational chart identifying team structure, roles, and backup personnel is required. The contractor must demonstrate ability to meet delivery requirements at the designated destination, with acceptance occurring upon inspection by the city. Although no formal FAR clauses or MIL-STD packaging standards are referenced, compliance with state and local regulations is mandatory. Proposals must include certifications of Title VI compliance and affirmative efforts to support Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and all submitted materials become the property of the City of Pittsburgh with no rights to copyright. The award will be made based on best value, considering technical merit and overall qualification over price alone, and the city reserves the right to negotiate with the top-ranked offeror or terminate negotiations if terms cannot be agreed upon.