RFP 2017-0014 Fire Station Alerting Systems

What is it?

The purpose of this Request is to solicit proposals from qualified Vendors to enter into a contract with the City of Pittsburgh.

The Department of Public Safety, Bureaus of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to enter into an agreement to supply Fire Station Alerting System, in order to reduce dispatch times, and further promote the efficiency of emergency responders.

You will need the following documents to bid on this opportunity:

• Insurance certificate
  A document from the bidder's insurer, which is used to prove the bidder can cover project liabilities. The City of Pittsburgh must be named as "additionally insured" and the certificate must be valid through the term of the contract.
• Performance bond
  A bond issued by a Surety company, as per the requirements listed in this contract, that guarantees satisfactory completion of a project by the contractor.

Download Opportunity Documents

Not sure where to start? The document labeled as an RFP (Request for Proposals), RFQ (Request for Qualifications), or IFB (Invitations for Bid) will contain more detailed instructions about the project timeline, what we're looking for, and how to put together a propsal.

• Appendix A-Sample Professional Service Agreement
• Appendix B-MWDBE Commitment Form
• Appendix C-Station Hardware Requirements Matrix
• Appendix D- Fire Station Floor Plans
• Appendix E- EMS Station Floor Plans
• RFP 2017-0014 Fire Station Alerting
• Questions and Answers

How do I bid?

Sealed proposals must be received by the time indicated in the solicitation document on the last day of the submission period. See document for specific instructions concerning printed and/or digital copies. Postmarks are not sufficient. Proposals by fax and email will not be accepted.

Mail or deliver proposals to the address detailed in the main solicitation document (RFP, IFB, RFQ).