Berks County Brine Tanks

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5-1 in Berks County, is seeking bids for the procurement of vertical brine storage tanks. The solicitation, identified as RFX 6100057414, requires one (1) 6,100-gallon white vertical storage tank and seven (7) 5,000-gallon white vertical storage tanks. These tanks must meet specific technical specifications, including precise diameter measurements (119 inches for the 6,100-gallon tank and 102 inches for the 5,000-gallon tanks), overall heights of 140 and 152 inches respectively, and specific fill opening and outlet/drain specifications. The tanks are to be delivered to Stockpile 01 located at 4680 Fifth Street Highway in Temple, PA 19560. The bid submission deadline is December 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with bids to be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's procurement system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term commencing upon full execution of the Purchase Order and continuing until complete delivery and acceptance of the awarded items.

This procurement is a restricted small business opportunity, meaning only bidders certified as small businesses through the Department of General Services' self-certification process are eligible to submit bids. The solicitation is subject to the Pennsylvania Reciprocal Limitations Act, which requires bidders to complete a chart listing the manufacturer and state of manufacture for each item bid. Bidders must also provide information on their residency status to potentially claim applicable preferences. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for eight tanks with specific technical requirements. The Commonwealth will fund this procurement, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned. Bidders must comply with the state's requirements regarding in-state and out-of-state supply preferences, and must provide detailed information about the origin and manufacturing location of the proposed storage tanks. Pricing terms require firm bid prices, and the Commonwealth will not consider prompt payment discounts.