23WM Refrigerated Trailers

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking to procure five refrigerated trailers for wildlife management purposes, specifically for storing and preserving deer carcasses during chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing and meat donation processes. The procurement involves acquiring trailers with specific technical specifications: three trailers for Wildlife Management Headquarters, one for the Southcentral Regional office, and one for the Southeast Regional office. The trailers must be approximately 16' long x 8' high x 6' wide, with refrigeration capabilities running on standard household electric, lockable rear doors, interior lighting, stabilizer jacks, meat rail systems, and aluminum loading ramps capable of supporting 600 lbs. The solicitation was originally posted on September 29, 2022, with the proposal due date extended to October 27, 2022. Technical specifications require the refrigeration system to maintain temperatures around 35°F and include features such as 4-inch insulated walls, multiple D-rings, meat trolleys, and specific axle and coupler configurations.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the precise refrigerated trailer specifications. Potential bidders must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment Certification requirements, including adherence to state labor laws and workforce safety regulations. Contractors will be subject to the Reciprocal Limitations Act and must demonstrate compliance with federal requirements outlined in the contract boilerplate language, including provisions related to nondiscrimination, agreement integrity, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must complete standard state procurement documentation, including the Worker Protection Form. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the technical complexity and specialized nature of the refrigerated trailers suggest a potentially significant procurement value. Vendors must be prepared to provide trailers that meet the exact specifications for wildlife management refrigeration needs across multiple Pennsylvania Game Commission regional offices.