150 Gal Skid Units for Forest Fire Protection

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry Division of Forest Fire Protection, is seeking proposals for 150-gallon wildland fire skid units across Dauphin County. The procurement involves three distinct skid unit configurations: short rear mount, rear mount, and top mount, each with comprehensive technical specifications for forest fire protection equipment. Detailed requirements encompass polypropylene tanks with specific dimensional and functional characteristics, 18 HP 4-stroke engines, 4-stage high-pressure pumps, stainless steel electric hose reels, plumbing systems, control panels, and associated accessories. Vendors must submit detailed drawings for Commonwealth review prior to contract award and participate in a pre-construction meeting to determine final component mounting locations. The solicitation requires compliance with NFPA and NWCG standards, and the bid was posted on April 28, 2021, with responses due by May 20, 2021.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The Commonwealth intends to make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to demonstrate compliance with nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policies, as well as provide integrity and responsibility documentation. While no specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the documents, the procurement focuses on technical specifications for specialized firefighting equipment. Vendors must be registered in the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and complete the supplier registration process, which involves providing company information, EIN/SSN details, and accepting data privacy statements. The successful vendor will be expected to provide the awarded units at quoted prices, with standard Commonwealth contracting terms and conditions governing the procurement.