1177-17388 High Voltage Lines Service

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for as-needed high voltage line services at SCI Phoenix/Graterford located in Montgomery County. The procurement involves comprehensive electrical maintenance and repair services for the 33K Feed Lines extending from PECO to the state correctional facility's power stations. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment to support electrical infrastructure, including repair of support rooms, aerial lines, utility poles, and related electrical equipment. The successful vendor must demonstrate the capability to respond within a 2-hour emergency response window and provide all repair parts. Key qualifications include expertise in high voltage electrical systems, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, including Workmen's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance. The solicitation was posted on June 7, 2023, with proposals due by June 21, 2023, and the contract term is one year with potential for two additional one-year renewal options.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, contractors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to comply could result in contract termination and potential three-year ineligibility for future Commonwealth contracts. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but bidders are required to include comprehensive pricing that covers all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and delivery fees. The Department of Corrections reserves the right to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal and may request references to verify contractor qualifications. Bid results will be posted on the Department of General Services' eMarketplace website, with the final award pending comprehensive review. Potential bidders must be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and follow the detailed submission guidelines outlined in the provided Bidder Instruction Guide.