1177 Muffin Monster Grinders

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix located in Collegeville, Montgomery County, is soliciting electronic bids for two Muffin Monster Grinders. The procurement requires vendors to submit precise specifications for model 30004T-1206-D1 Muffin Monster Grinders, which must include specific technical components such as 7T Cam Cutters, 1:1 Stack Hardened Alloy Steel, and standard Buna N Elastomer seals. No product substitutions are permitted, as the equipment must be compatible with existing plumbing configurations. The solicitation was posted on December 15, 2025, with bid responses due by December 30, 2025, through the PA Supplier Portal. Bidders must be registered vendors and must submit mandatory documentation including a Worker Protection Form and Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements form. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed most advantageous. Contractors must provide unit pricing inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, and delivery fees, with products to be delivered F.O.B. destination within thirty days after the effective date.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania's labor laws, including adherence to thirteen specific state labor and workforce safety statutes, with potential consequences for non-compliance including contract termination and three-year debarment from Commonwealth contracts. While no specific budget range is detailed, the solicitation indicates the contract will be a fixed-price agreement. Vendors must demonstrate qualifications through references showing similar work performed within the previous two years. The contract term will commence on the Original PO Effective Date and extend until complete delivery and acceptance, warranty period expiration, payment completion, or the purchase order's expiration date. The Commonwealth reserves the right to extend the contract term for up to three months under the same terms and conditions. Contractors will be required to warrant all items for one year following delivery and acceptance, with responsibility for repair, replacement, or correction of defects at no additional cost to the Commonwealth.