23 NC Wet Lime Spreaders

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northcentral Region is seeking bids for the procurement of two tow-behind wet lime spreaders through a competitive solicitation process. The invitation for bids, posted on August 22, 2022, requires electronic submission through the Commonwealth's PA Supplier Portal by August 31, 2022. Prospective bidders must be registered vendors with the state prior to bid submission. The wet lime spreaders must meet specific technical requirements, including a 5-ton capacity, PTO-driven body chain and spinners, unibody fully welded design with a carbon-steel construction, and a 24-inch wide slat-style chain conveyor. The spreaders are intended for agricultural lime spreading and must feature an agricultural-style hitch and unibody construction. Delivery of the equipment is expected between September 1, 2022, and July 31, 2023, with delivery locations specified in the project documentation. Potential bidders can direct questions to the State Game Warden or Land Management Supervisor.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement covers multiple Pennsylvania jurisdictions, including Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, and Lycoming Counties, as well as Bethel CDP, Harveys Lake Borough, and Ringtown Borough. Bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements, which involves disclosing the state of manufacture for each item and providing residency status information. Contractors must also complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with various state labor and workplace safety laws. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for two wet lime spreaders with comprehensive technical specifications. Failure to meet the certification requirements could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on future state contracts.