Description
The University of Pittsburgh’s Division of Laboratory Animal Resources is seeking qualified vendors to provide preventive maintenance (PM) and emergency repair services for a wide range of animal‑facility equipment across multiple campus locations. The contract covers two scheduled PM visits per year for each piece of equipment, with all required parts included in the PM price, and requires vendors to furnish hourly labor rates and parts markup for unscheduled repairs. Vendors must obtain University ID badges, comply with after‑hours billing rules, and may need to conduct on‑site assessments for certain items flagged with an asterisk. The initial performance window is one fiscal year with optional extensions up to two additional years.
• Two mandatory preventive‑maintenance visits per equipment per year, following OEM checklists.
• Emergency repair labor rates (standard and after‑hours) plus parts markup to be quoted separately.
• Requirement to secure University identification and building‑access authorizations before on‑site work.
• Potential on‑site assessment for equipment marked with an asterisk; vendor must describe assessment process and timeline.
• Contract term = 12 months (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) with up to two one‑year extensions.