12 4111 Flowmeter Install and Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, on behalf of the Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G Andrews Center in Johnstown, is requesting proposals from Environmental Assessment Data System (EADS) vendors to furnish, install, maintain, and calibrate a flowmeter and to collect, monitor, and analyze sewage flow data for the Upper Yoder Township Sewer Authority, with proposals due July 24, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope requires installation of a Hach Flo-Dar sensor with appurtenances and a roof-mounted rain gauge compatible with the Flo-Dar system. The contractor must perform monthly field service and calibration checks with a minimum one week's notice, participate in monthly virtual progress meetings with HGAC and Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute representatives, and maintain 24/7 online data access for CTI administrators. All equipment must be new or remanufactured to original manufacturer specifications. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in installation, calibration, and monitoring of wastewater flow in active sanitary sewer systems; key personnel must include engineers, flow monitoring specialists, and installers with documented expertise in this field.

The contract structure includes a 12-month base year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's JAGGAER portal; only electronic submissions are accepted. All offerors must create a user profile in the portal. Questions must be submitted individually through the JAGGAER Q&A Board by the posted deadline. The Commonwealth requires contractors to carry Worker's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum limits of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, and to pay enhanced minimum wages of at least $15.00 per hour. Contractors must provide a final turnover plan within six months prior to contract expiration and assume all costs related to contract turnover.