1168 Folger Adams Gate Locks

The state procurement opportunity involves the acquisition of gate locks for SCI Forest, a state correctional institution located in Forest County, Pennsylvania. The contract, identified by the ID 660c99a33e524150140a236c, was posted on September 14, 2022, with proposals due by September 27, 2022. The specific procurement appears to focus on Folger Adams gate locks, suggesting a specialized security equipment purchase for the correctional facility. While detailed technical specifications are not provided, the procurement seems targeted at replacing or upgrading existing gate lock systems critical to institutional security infrastructure. The procurement is being conducted directly by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with Forest County serving as the geographic location for the correctional facility requiring these security components.

No specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions were explicitly noted in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate whether small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises are given preferential consideration. Without additional context, it is not possible to determine precise budget allocations or potential contract values for these gate locks. The short timeframe between posting and proposal due dates suggests an expedited procurement process, which may indicate immediate operational needs for the correctional facility. Potential vendors would likely need specialized experience in correctional security hardware, particularly with gate lock systems designed for institutional settings. Interested suppliers would be required to demonstrate technical compatibility with existing security infrastructure and meet stringent correctional facility equipment standards.