6100065056 Addendum 1.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, for the procurement of Endurance beds and stools for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) located in Albion, Pennsylvania. Addendum 1, issued on January 16, 2026, extends the original bid opening date from January 16, 2025, to January 22, 2026. The solicitation is conducted exclusively through electronic bidding via the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, requiring all potential vendors to register on the platform prior to submission. Bidders must monitor the DGS eMarketplace website for any additional change notices that will be incorporated into the bid requirements. All bidders are responsible for completing mandatory questions, providing precise pricing data, and uploading required attachments through the electronic portal by the new deadline.

The procurement includes provisions under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which establishes bidding preferences for Pennsylvania-based vendors and manufacturers of locally-produced supplies, with preference adjustments ranging from 2 to 15 percent against non-resident bidders depending on product category and bidder origin. Bidders must complete charts identifying manufacturers and states of manufacture for each item, with submission required either with the bid or within two business days of notification. The solicitation requires submission of a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form certifying compliance with specific worker protection standards. New Jersey bidders are excluded from awards in Department of General Services Certified Small Business procurements. Technical support is available through the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2, and inquiries may be directed to Procurement Specialist II Lynne Hines at lhines@pa.gov or 724-662-1837.