Commercial Air Fryer - SCI Frackville

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Corrections for SCI Frackville located in Somerset County, is soliciting electronic bids for a commercial air fryer through Bid #6100063294. The procurement is specifically seeking one commercial air fryer, modeled after the BAKEMAX (TVI) MODEL NO. BMDGF5, which is a greaseless, double-stacked air fryer with a 10 lb. double product capacity. The fryer must feature a color LCD touchscreen, USB port, ability to store 15 recipes, no hood requirement, and operate on 208v/60/1ph electrical specifications. Bidders must submit detailed specifications if offering a comparable product, and all items will be delivered FOB Destination with the awarded supplier responsible for shipping costs. The electronic bid is posted on March 18, 2025, with responses due by April 2, 2025, at 14:25:00, and interested vendors must be registered on the PA Supplier Portal to submit a bid. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible contractor, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed most advantageous.

The solicitation includes specific worker protection requirements, mandating compliance with 13 state labor and workforce safety laws through the BOP-22 Worker Protection and Investment Form. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly noted, vendors must complete a Reciprocal Limitations Form (GSPUR-89) that provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based businesses. The contract includes a one-year parts and labor warranty and is valid through June 30, 2025, with delivery required to SCI Frackville during warehouse hours of 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the bid suggests this is a single-unit procurement with associated shipping and installation costs. Vendors must also provide documentation including completed worker protection certifications, comply with nondiscrimination standards, and adhere to state ethics regulations. The Commonwealth maintains strict security requirements and reserves the right to modify or cancel awards if potential product security risks are identified.