2203salChloraminTFY13

The state of Pennsylvania has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Chloramine T (or Halamid) through a solicitation targeting multiple jurisdictions including Centre County, Pittsburgh City, and Terre Hill Borough. The specific procurement, identified as 2203salChloraminTFY13, requires a vendor that is FDA approved for INAD #90993, indicating a specialized pharmaceutical or chemical supply requirement. The contract opportunity was posted on June 10, 2013, with a bid submission deadline of June 21, 2013. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically prior to the bid opening, and no pre-bid conference will be conducted. The Commonwealth intends to make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term commencing upon issuance of the purchase order and continuing until complete delivery and acceptance of the awarded items. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on vendor compliance with FDA approval, pricing responsiveness, and overall contractor integrity.

The solicitation includes specific provisions under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced or manufactured in Pennsylvania. Bidders must complete documentation identifying the manufacturer's location and their business residency status to potentially qualify for preference considerations. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the documentation suggests a competitive bidding process open to vendors meeting the technical and regulatory requirements. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, though the requirements suggest this is a specialized chemical supply contract. The Commonwealth has structured the solicitation to ensure vendor compliance with environmental, integrity, and product quality standards, with an emphasis on selecting a vendor capable of meeting the precise FDA-approved specification for Chloramine T.