Die Clicker - CI Phoenix

PCI Phoenix, located in Montgomery County's Clymer Borough, is seeking to procure two Swing Beam Hydraulic Cutting Presses through an electronic bid process. The procurement is specifically for a Die Clicker machine with precise technical specifications, including a 25-27 US ton capacity, a cutting bed size of 19.5"-19.7" x 39.4"-39.5", and operating on 220 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz electrical power. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) by July 20, 2021, following the instructions in the Bidders Reference Guide. The Commonwealth intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term commencing upon the Original PO Effective Date and continuing until complete delivery, acceptance, warranty period, and full payment. The specification sheet indicates the equipment will include overload protection, hydraulic oil, and an operator's manual, with a warranty covering 12 months for mechanical components and 3 months for electrical and labor components.

The procurement appears to have a preference for Pennsylvania-based businesses under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferential treatment to bidders offering supplies and materials produced within the state. Bidders must complete charts identifying the manufacturer and state of origin for each item, with the preference amount matching similar preferences applied by other states. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not indicate an incumbent vendor or specify a precise budget range, though the technical specifications suggest this is a specialized equipment procurement for correctional industries. Potential bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's electronic bid submission requirements, provide complete documentation, and meet the technical specifications outlined in the Clicker specs sheet. Integration requirements are not detailed, but vendors must ensure their proposed equipment matches the precise technical parameters specified by PCI Phoenix.