7841240:CONEX Used Storage Containers

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking to procure eight used 20-foot CONEX storage containers for facilities located in Fayette and Washington Counties. The containers must meet specific technical requirements, including being wind and watertight, having intact floors, fully functional doors, and minimal rust or damage. Delivery is specified for three PennDOT locations: four containers to the Eighty Four facility, two to Canonsburg, and two to Washington, PA. Containers will be delivered via tilt bed method, with requirements for four-locking bars and end-wall doors, with side-wall doors being optional. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission through the Commonwealth's SRM system, with the final bid due date extended to August 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must also complete and submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) as part of their proposal.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively reserved for Small Business Contractors certified through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) Small Business Contracting Program. The solicitation includes provisions of the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania resident bidders and products manufactured in-state for contracts exceeding $10,000. Bidders must disclose the state of manufacture for each product, and those from states with prohibitions against out-of-state products may have their bids evaluated differently. While specific contract value details are not provided, the opportunity is structured to support local and small business participation. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with state labor laws, including unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, minimum wage, and prevailing wage statutes. Failure to provide accurate certification could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on state contracts.