District 5-0 Loop Detector Sensor

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5-0 is seeking a contractor to replace damaged loop detector sensors at interchanges across six counties: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a contract to furnish and install site traffic loop sensors with specific requirements for day and night-time work services. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor for an initial one-year period, with two potential two-year renewals, each including a 3% line item increase. Bids are due electronically by October 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with a bid opening at 10:00 AM the same day in Allentown, PA. The contractor must provide sufficient personnel to handle multiple work areas simultaneously, maintain traffic protection, and comply with PennDOT specifications, including Publication 408, Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines, and the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices. Reimbursement will be based on agreed line item prices for each service call, with invoices detailing work items, unit costs, hours, and total charges, strictly paid for time spent at authorized work sites.

The procurement includes several key workforce and compliance requirements that may restrict or evaluate potential bidders. Contractors must submit a Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification form, demonstrating the percentage of direct labor to be performed within the United States or countries party to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. A Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP2201) is mandatory, requiring compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws. The Reciprocal Limitations Act provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based businesses, potentially giving an advantage to local contractors. Bidders must complete a State of Manufacture chart identifying manufacturer and state of origin for each item, with potential bid rejection for non-compliance. Performance security may be required, with performance bonds of 50-100% for orders over $25,000. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract includes provisions for enhanced minimum wage ($15.00 per hour), worker protection, and data breach prevention, indicating a comprehensive and potentially substantial procurement opportunity for qualified contractors.