A/C Refrigerant Recover

Crawford County's Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is procuring a specialized AC Machine Refrigerant Recover, Recycle, Recharge Cart for its local operations. The procurement requires a cart capable of handling both R134a and R1234YF refrigerant gases, with specific technical requirements including dual 20 lb tanks, 9-foot hoses, charging accuracy within +/- 15 g, quick connect couplers, a two-stage vacuum pump, automatic leak detection, and electronic refrigerant measurement. The cart must feature a refrigerant identifier kit, Wi-Fi capability, touchscreen display, and ability to print service reports. The delivery location is specified as 18492 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA 16335. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2023, with proposals due by June 22, 2023, indicating a relatively short response window of approximately two weeks for interested vendors.

The procurement includes several compliance requirements, particularly the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for in-state bidders and products. Vendors must complete documentation detailing the manufacturer and state of manufacture for each bid item, with specific provisions for Pennsylvania resident bidders. Additional mandatory compliance includes the Worker Protection and Investment Certification, which requires adherence to state labor and workplace safety laws. Contractors must certify compliance with various regulations, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Minimum Wage Act, with potential consequences of contract termination and three-year debarment for providing false information. While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the documentation, the procurement appears to be for a single unit of the specialized refrigerant recovery cart. Vendors must also complete a Lobbying Certification Form, affirming no federal appropriated funds will be used to influence government officials in connection with the contract.