B-34483

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically Montgomery County and Arona Borough, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive electrical repair and maintenance services for the State Correctional Institution Graterford (SCIG) through Invitation for Bid (IFB) B-34483. The primary objective is to service and repair the Peco 33K feed line to the power station, which requires a vendor capable of delivering emergency electrical repairs with a mandatory 2-hour response time due to critical security requirements. The procurement covers labor, equipment, and parts necessary to maintain electrical infrastructure, including aerial lines, utility poles, and related electrical equipment. The contract period is anticipated to run from December 21, 2015, through June 30, 2017, with potential one-year renewal options. Bid submissions were due by December 15, 2015, at 10:00 AM, with interested bidders encouraged to contact Mr. Ivan Markley to schedule a site visit. The Commonwealth will evaluate bids based on comprehensive criteria outlined in the IFB document, with pricing requested for standard and overtime labor rates for linemen and bucket truck operators, as well as estimated electrical parts costs.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the bid requires vendors to complete mandatory representations and authorizations related to their bidding eligibility, company status, and legal history. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to perform emergency electrical maintenance in a high-security correctional facility environment. The bid solicitation suggests a comprehensive evaluation process that likely considers vendor qualifications, response capabilities, pricing structure, and prior experience with similar critical infrastructure maintenance projects. Although precise budget ranges are not specified, the document implies a significant scope of work with flexible unit pricing and the potential for contract adjustments based on actual service requirements. Vendors will be expected to provide detailed pricing for labor rates and parts, with the understanding that actual quantities may vary and additional units will be invoiced at the original contracted rates.