35-X190838 Bascom Turner Gas Expl Meters

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Oil and Gas Management, is soliciting competitive bids for specialized gas detection and analysis equipment through procurement opportunity 35-X190838. The equipment is required for field staff across the Northwest, Northcentral, and Southwest Regions, as well as IIJA and MERP personnel, to conduct gas migration investigations and quantify gas percentages for carbon emissions monitoring. All items must be manufactured exclusively by Bascom-Turner Instruments and include 45 Gas Explorer Meters (EGA-611), 39 straight hoses with quick connect fittings, 43 units each of two calibration gas types, 43 ceiling/bar hole probes, 33 rubber gas collecting tips, 33 surface probes, 49 dust and water block filters, 33 regular on-demand meters, and 33 water stops. Physical delivery is required to DEP Oil and Gas in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with all costs including shipping and handling to be included in line item pricing on a FOB destination basis, with no additional costs permitted beyond the bid price. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest grand total price. The bid submission deadline is April 13, 2026, with technical questions directed to Don Hegburg (814-225-0711, dhegburg@pa.gov) and bidding procedure questions directed to Brian Franklin (717-787-2471, brfranklin@pa.gov). All products include manufacturer's warranty, and payment will be made within approximately 30 business days of invoice receipt.

This procurement is subject to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements under Title 62 Pa C.S. Section 107, requiring bidders to complete disclosure forms regarding the state of manufacture and bidder residency, with Pennsylvania resident bidders eligible for preference consideration if they can demonstrate a bona fide business establishment in the state with appropriate corporate documentation. All contractors and grantees must execute the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form under Executive Order 2021-06, certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and applicable state labor and workforce safety laws, including prevailing wage requirements, equal pay standards, and apprenticeship requirements. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Department of General Services' eMarketplace website. The acquisition has been funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021) and/or the Inflation Reduction Act (2022), with selected contractors potentially eligible for additional Commonwealth Workforce Transformation Fund support. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the estimated quantities may increase or decrease based on DEP needs, and ancillary items may be added at mutually agreed-upon pricing.