32" Steam Heated Ironer

Tioga County, Pennsylvania is seeking to procure a 32" steam heated commercial laundry flatwork ironer with specific technical requirements for a county facility. The procurement opportunity, identified by contract ID 6871e27996360f39110a4978, involves acquiring a sophisticated industrial ironing machine with multiple precise specifications. The required equipment must feature 36" diameter rolls, be 120" wide, have modular construction for potential future expansion, and operate on 460 VAC/3 Ph power. Critical technical requirements include variable speed capabilities, an adjustable infeed conveyor, spring steel padding, Nomex roll covers, safety emergency stops, air and steam pressure indicators, and finger guard protection. The ironer must be compatible with existing Braun feeder and crossfolder equipment, and include two vacuum fans manifolded to three rolls with steam, air, and vacuum duct connections on the left exit side. The procurement is scheduled with a posting date of July 11, 2025, and proposals are due by July 29, 2025, with a mandatory minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and installation.

While no specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are explicitly outlined in the contract opportunity, the technical complexity suggests potential limitations for smaller or less specialized manufacturing vendors. The procurement appears to require significant technical expertise in commercial laundry equipment manufacturing and integration. The equipment must demonstrate capability for both large and small piece ironing, indicating a versatile performance requirement. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the available documentation. The procurement is specifically for Tioga County, with the contract falling under Pennsylvania state jurisdiction. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive technical specifications and ensure complete compliance with the detailed equipment requirements, particularly the integration capabilities with existing Braun equipment and the specified technical performance parameters.