Addendum 1 Summary

This Addendum 1 document pertains to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' solicitation for ambulance services at Clarks Summit State Hospital. The addendum modifies or supplements the original Invitation for Bids for Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and non-emergent ambulance services serving the Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. The hospital is located at 1451 Hillside Drive, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania 18411, in Lackawanna County. Bids were originally due August 24, 2026, and must be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us. All bids must include completed Invitation for Bids forms with typewritten or ink-written prices in sealed envelopes marked with the bid invitation number, vendor number, opening date, and time. Bidders may modify or withdraw bids in writing or in person prior to the bid opening, and erroneous bids may be withdrawn after opening only if supported by credible evidence of clerical error within three business days of opening and before contract award.

Successful bidders must register in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file prior to award receipt. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technical defects if doing so serves its best interests. Award may be made by item or total bid basis as deemed advantageous. Bids must be firm and in full conformance with specifications; bids submitted with conditions, exceptions, or non-conforming items are rejected. Bid protests may be filed by prospective bidders before bid opening or by bidders within seven days of learning of improper solicitation or award, but no later than seven days after contract award, with the purchasing agency head required to issue a written determination within sixty days of protest receipt. Technical support for the PA Supplier Portal is available at (877) 435-7363, with Option #1 for login assistance and Option #2 for general solicitation questions.