1167 SCI Fayette SCBA Gear

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Corrections for SCI Fayette located in Labelle, is seeking electronic bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) gear and accessories for its Fire Emergency Response Team. The procurement requires the delivery of ten MSA "G1" SCBA units with specific technical specifications, including a 4500 PSI operating system, rechargeable battery, and compliance with NFPA 1981-2018 Edition standards. Additional required deliverables include ten SCBA cylinders (45-minute, 4500 PSI), ten facepiece assemblies, one 6-bank battery charging station, and six rechargeable battery pack assemblies. The contract mandates a 15-year manufacturer's warranty against defects, with no substitutions permitted. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by March 18, 2025, with interested vendors required to register on the portal beforehand. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Fayette County and Fulton County, and all bidders are responsible for monitoring eMarketplace for potential change notices to the Invitation for Bid (IFB).

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, but vendors must comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements for bids exceeding $10,000. Bidders will need to provide detailed information about manufacturing origins and potentially be subject to state preference percentages. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item or total bid basis, whichever is deemed most advantageous. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes detailed pricing requirements, with unit pricing expected to encompass all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, and delivery fees. Invoicing must be completed via PDF submission to 69180@pa.gov within 10 business days of service completion. Contractors must also provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and public liability insurance of at least $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Payment will be processed through Automated Clearing House (ACH) with net 30-day terms after receipt of a proper invoice.