1157 Key Boxes

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections is seeking electronic bids for 1157 Key Boxes for SCI Pine Grove, with solicitation details posted on the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us). This procurement opportunity spans multiple jurisdictions including Forest County, Indiana County, Ingram Borough, and Manor Borough, with an electronic bid-only submission process. The solicitation requires interested vendors to be registered on the portal to submit bids, with a posted date of March 7, 2025, and a firm submission deadline of March 21, 2025. Potential bidders must carefully monitor the eMArketplace for any change notices, which will be automatically incorporated into the solicitation. Vendors must complete the registration process to obtain a vendor number, with comprehensive registration and bidding instructions available through the Supplier Service Center. The procurement appears to focus on supplying key boxes, though specific technical specifications are not fully detailed in the provided documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. While the total contract value is not specified, the procurement appears to be a standard state-level acquisition for correctional facility equipment. The bidding process requires technical capabilities, including compatible web browsers and the ability to navigate the online PA Supplier Portal, with technical support available through the Customer Service Center at (877) 435-7363 or via email at srmhelp@pa.gov. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in electronic bidding systems, complete mandatory questionnaires, enter line-item pricing, and attach supporting documentation before the submission deadline. The procurement seems oriented toward establishing a supply contract for key boxes, likely for security management within the Department of Corrections' facility infrastructure.