Active SLED Opportunity · PENNSYLVANIA · PITTSBURGH PUBLIC WORKS

    Invitation To Qualify for Building Department Training Solutions

    Issued by Pittsburgh Public Works
    citySource SoughtPittsburgh Public WorksSol. 81459
    Open · 379d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    379
    due May 7, 2027
    PUBLISHED
    Nov 22, 2024
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Pittsburgh Public
    city
    NAICS CODE
    611430
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Pittsburgh seeks qualified firms for open-ended contracts to provide Building Department Training Solutions under Pittsburgh Public Works.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    81459
    Type / RFx
    Source Sought
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    November 22, 2024
    Due Date
    May 7, 2027
    NAICS Code
    611430AI guide
    Agency
    Pittsburgh Public Works

    Description

    The City of Pittsburgh, Office of Management and Budget, is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals and firms for to engage in open-ended contracts for various Building Department Training Solutions.

    Background

    As the City of Pittsburgh's building code regulating and enforcement agency, the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) strives for industry best practices. PLI is seeking a list of qualified providers for technical and non-technical related training. Training required includes building code and systems related training emphasizing a hands-on "experiential" curriculum, and interpersonal/ soft skills including customer service, coaching, and team dynamic training.

    Qualified building code training providers should be an International Code Council (ICC) preferred provider. Non-preferred providers are less likely to receive contracts to perform work with PLI, but are not excluded. As a requirement of the national and state certifications held by PLI building code officials, at least 50% of training must be from ICC preferred providers.

    Interpersonal/Soft Skills and Customer Experience training providers are not required to be ICC certified.

    Providers should be accredited trainers, and will be required to submit proof of accreditation.

    The Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) is the government entity responsible for the review, approval, and issuance of permits for all buildings and structures within the City of Pittsburgh, enforcement of the City of Pittsburgh building, property maintenance and zoning codes and the regulation and issuance of contractor, trade, and select business licenses.

    PLI focuses workforce training on technical skills to ensure that all personnel receive required building code certifications and meet PA Labor & Industry mandated continuing education requirements. PLI recognizes the need for a holistic training model, including the use of real-time or real-world examples of the codes enforced. PLI has approximately 120 employees which currently includes 62 inspectors (several specialties), 14 plan examiners/ MCPs, 12 permit technicians, and 18 supervisory level code officers.

    In addition and no less important are the non-technical skills equipping our team. A positive workplace culture has a profound impact on organizational success. PLI recognizes the need to adopt essential “soft” skills trainings to improve employee satisfaction, team alignment, and customer experience to the public through workforce development.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2024-ITQ-049
    • Department: Permits, Licenses & Inspections
    • Department Head: Sarah Kinter (Director)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2027-05-07T19:00:00.000Z
    • Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2024-12-20T15:00:56.869Z — Via TEAMS RSVP using the RSVP tool on this bid posting and a link will be provided.

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2024-12-12T13:39:36.335Z) —

      The Pre-proposal meeting has been moved to December 20th at 10 AM.

      Please use the See What Changed link to view all the changes made by this addendum.

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Firm’s Qualifications, Experience and References (15 pts)

      Vendor response demonstrated that the firm has the experience and capabilities to successfully perform the scope of services, including providing references for clients of similar size and scope.

    • Qualifications of Team (15 pts)

      Vendor response provided a brief summary of the qualifications and experience of each team member assigned to this project, including length of service with the firm and resume/bio, and the qualifications /experience of any sub-consultant staff on your project team.

    • MWDBE/VOSB Good Faith Effort (10 pts)

      Vendor response was detailed and demonstrated clear Good Faith Effort to obtain MWDBE & VOSB Participation.

    Submission Requirements

    • Applied Categories (required)

      Please indicate which categories of work you are applying for. 

    • Qualifications/Proposal Upload (required)

      Please upload your qualifications and proposal submission packet here. 

    • Equal Opportunity Review Commission (EORC) Participation Form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete the Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist, and upload. Failure to complete the Pre-Award Good Faith Checklist may result in the City deeming your proposal/response non-responsive. Any awardees will be required to complete the full EORC Participation Forms and process prior to contract execution. 

    • Vendor Contact Sheet (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Vendor Registration Form (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Authorized Signatory (required)

      Provide the name, title, & email address of the authorized signatory for your company (for details on who is considered an authorized signatory, please look at our terms & conditions section)

    • Bonds (required)

      Please upload your Bond(s) here.

      Hard copies should be mailed to: City County Building, 414 Grant Street, Room 502, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

       

       

    • W-9 (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • System Award Management (required)

      Vendors submitting responses on federally funded projects must register on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration.

      On April 4, 2022, the unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov). Please supply SAM.gov Unique Entity ID number.

      If you have applied for your SAM.gov registration, but have not yet been issued a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID number, please type "Applied."

    • System Award Management Upload

      If you have applied for your SAM.gov registration, but have not yet been issued a SAM.gov Unique Entity ID number, upload proof of your registration application.

    • Will you need CDBG Supplemental Conditions (required)

      If you will need Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Supplemental Condition please mark yes.

    • Do you require any bonds? (required)

      Click all that apply

    • Would you like to create a electronic pricing table? (required)

    Questions & Answers

    Q (No subject): In order to demonstrate good faith commitment to these goals, how can we reach out to Certified MWDBE/VOSB vendors?

    A: You can reach out to them via email with a reply


    Q (Pre-Proposal Conference Meeting Link): Will you be providing the pre-proposal conference meeting link to those who RSVP'd?

    A: The meeting invite will be sent no less than 20 mins before the start of the meeting.


    Key dates

    1. November 22, 2024Published
    2. May 7, 2027Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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