Specifications-TDL-200-Meter (clean).FINAL.V1.docx

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DEPARTMENT WIDE IIJA PROGRAM

230 CHESTNUT STREET

MEADVILLE, PA 16335

INVITATION FOR BID SPECIFICATIONS

TUNABLE DIODE LASER “TDL-220” METHANE DETECTOR

I-1. Statement of the Project.

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for specified equipment for “Tunable Diode Laser “TDL-220” Methane Detector, Carrying case (Armadillo or similar), Battery charger, Wrist strap and Lens cloth” and on-site training on TDL-220 operation, features, settings, and calibration. This IFB is being issued under DEP’s Oil and Gas Operations’ Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs (IIJA) Program.

This is no substitute solicitation. Responses providing a substitute manufacturer will NOT be accepted.

I-2. Product Specifications

a. Target Gas: Methane (CH4)

b. Sensitivity: 5 ppm.m

c. Measurement Range: 0 ppm.m to 100,000 ppm.m

d. Detection Distance: 20 m (65.6 ft)

e. Response Time: T90 < 0.1 seconds

f. Operation Range: -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)

g. Storage Range: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

h. Humidity: 0 % ~ 99 % relative, non-condensing

i. Dimensions (without lens):

a. 220 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm (L x W x H ± 0.5 mm)

b. (8.66” x 3.54” x 3.54” (L x W x H ± 0.02”))

j. Power: DC 3.7V

k. Battery: Li-ion, rechargeable

l. Operation Time: 10 hours

m. Weight (with battery): 380 g (13.4 oz)

n. Screen: color LCD

o. Explosion-Proof Grade: EX ib IIB T4 Gb

p. IP Rating: IP68

q. Alarming Method: visual and audible

r. Laser:

a. Detection: Class 1

b. Spotter: Class 3R

s. Unit Type: ppm.m, LEL.m, and VOL.m

t. Bluetooth support Options Required

a. Carrying Case – Armadillo case or similar

b. Battery charger

c. Wrist strap

d. Lens cloth I-3. Training Requirements

Awarded Contractor will provide on-site training located at DEP’s Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Training will cover TDL220 operation, charging, features, units of measurement, and three-month self-test and calibration.

I-4. Delivery Requirements

Order must arrive within 6 to 8 weeks or as agreed upon at the following location:

PA DEP

ATTN: Mary Slye

230 CHESTNUT STREET

MEADVILLE, PA 16335

Please include all costs including shipping and handling within the provide line item costs, i.e. bid prices must be Free on Board (FOB) destination. No additional costs will be allowed.

I.5. Warranty

Manufacturer's warranty provided on all products.

I.6. Manufacturer Authorization

If the Offeror submits a response to this IFB that does not include the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the equipment being provided, the Offeror must submit a Manufacturers Authorization Letter which clearly states the Offeror is authorized to provide the OEM’s equipment and services required by this IFB. The Manufacturers Authorization Letter must reference IFB _61000666466_ – Tunable Diode Laser “TDL-220” Methane Detector, Carrying case (Armadillo or similar), Battery charger, Wrist strap and Lens cloth”.

I-7. Bid Submission All Bids must be submitted electronically through the Department of General Services’ (DGS) eMarketplace website. The eMarketplace website is located at the following link: http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us. DEP is not responsible for the maintenance of DGS’s eMarketplace website.

DGS’s Supplier Service Center is available to assist vendors with registration, bidding, and account management at the following link: (https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Materials-Services-Procurement/Supplier-Service-Center/ Pages/default.aspx) For questions regarding registration help, send an email to RA-PSC_Supplier_Requests@pa.gov or call (877) 435-7363, choose option 1. For questions regarding bidding help, send an email to srmhelp@pa.gov or call (877) 435-7363, choose option 2.

DEP is not responsible for the support or functionality of any DGS website.

The Guide for Locating and Responding to a Solicitation is located at the following link: SB Procurement Reference Guide

I-8. Estimated Quantities

The quantities contained in the IFB section are estimated only and may increase or decrease depending upon the needs of DEP. Ancillary items may be added to this acquisition (purchase order) at the discretion of both parties at a mutually agreed upon price.

Payment to the contractor shall be made within approximately 30 business days after invoice receipt at the unit bid price for the quantities supplied.

I-9. Award

Award will be given to the responsible/responsive bidder based on the lowest grand total price.

Bidders are required to complete and return the “Reciprocal Limitations Form” electronically attached to the IFB file. Reference Title 62 Pa C.S. Section 107.

Awards under this solicitation have been funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and/or the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Should you receive funding because of your submission, your organization may be eligible for additional funding from the Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Fund (CWTF). For more information, visit www.pa.gov/newjobs or email newjobs@pa.gov.