Animal (Livestock) Weighing Scale

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services, on behalf of the Livestock Evaluation Center in Centre County, is soliciting bids for the procurement and installation of a single large animal weighing scale with cage system. The specific equipment required includes a Rice Lake Scale Animal PKG (PN172379) featuring two sliding gates, a RLWS Weigh Center 920i with required cabling (PN173139), installation services, calibration, and certification at the PA Livestock Evaluation Center. The scale must be brand new and manufactured by Rice Lake Scales Weighing Systems, sourced exclusively from a Pennsylvania-based dealership. Interested vendors must submit electronic bids through SRM no later than 2:00 p.m. on April 27, 2026, with the solicitation posted on April 17, 2026. The award will be made on a best value basis to the lowest qualified bidder, and potential bidders with questions should contact Sheila Strubhar at the PA Department of Agriculture. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive defects, or accept partial bids at its discretion.

This procurement is restricted to Rice Lake Scales manufacturers or authorized representatives only, significantly limiting the pool of eligible bidders. The requirement for Pennsylvania-based dealership sourcing further restricts vendor participation to those with established operations within the state. No information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, incumbent vendors, or award value and budget ranges has been specified in the solicitation documents. The strict brand and equipment specifications indicate a sole-source or single-source procurement, limiting competition to authorized Rice Lake Scales representatives capable of meeting the technical and geographic requirements outlined in the scope of work.