1149 Corrosion Inhibitor

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of HWS-135 Corrosion Inhibitor supplies for SCI Greene, a state correctional institution located in Greene County, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. This is an electronic-only solicitation requiring registered vendors to submit bids through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and eMarketplace system. The procurement seeks 20 units of HWS-135 Corrosion Inhibitor in 55-gallon drums, with contractors permitted to submit alternative products if accompanied by complete product identification, technical specifications, descriptive literature, and documentation of any deviations from the requested material. All items must be new or remanufactured and warranted free of defects for one year following delivery and acceptance. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination within thirty days of the purchase order's effective date. Required certifications include the Lobbying Certification Form, State of Manufacture Chart, and Iran Free Procurement Certification. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with a bid due date of April 8, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item or total bid basis, whichever is deemed more advantageous. No pre-bid conference or site visit requirements are specified. Interested vendors should monitor eMarketplace continuously for any change notices or addenda that will be incorporated into the final IFB.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions limiting eligible bidders to particular organization types. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are identified in the available procurement materials. The Statement of Work indicates the department may request vendor references demonstrating similar work performed within the previous two years as proof of contractor qualifications, and the Department of Corrections reserves the right to require packaging modifications prior to award or cancel the contract if any product poses a security threat. All contractors must comply with Department of Corrections rules, regulations, and security requirements. Invoicing must be submitted as a PDF to 69180@pa.gov within 10 business days of completed service and must accurately reflect actual services rendered. Payment will be made through Automated Clearing House (ACH) within thirty days of receipt of proper invoices, subject to the Commonwealth's verification that items conform to specifications and are accepted. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents, though the 20-drum quantity is noted as estimated.