Endurance bed and stool

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure Endurance beds and stools for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) located in Albion, Pennsylvania. This electronic-only bid solicitation requires all potential vendors to be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to submit a response. The procurement is specifically for institutional furniture for the corrections facility, with detailed specifications for endurance beds and accompanying stools. Bidders must carefully review all solicitation documents and monitor the DGS eMarketplace website for any change notices, which will become incorporated into the bid requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of January 16, 2026. Vendors must complete all mandatory questions, enter precise pricing data, and upload required attachments through the electronic portal. Technical support is available through the helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2, to assist with registration and bidding process.

The solicitation includes specific requirements under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which establishes bidding preferences for Pennsylvania-based vendors and manufacturers. Bidders must complete charts identifying manufacturers and states of manufacture for each item, with submission required either with the bid or within two business days of notification. Pennsylvania bidders offering locally-produced supplies may receive preference adjustments ranging from 2 to 15 percent against non-resident bidders, depending on the product category and the bidder's state of origin. Additionally, the procurement includes a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, which requires contractors to verify compliance with specific worker protection standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation is for institutional furniture for a corrections facility, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value. Notably, New Jersey bidders are excluded from awards in Department of General Services Certified Small Business procurements, and there are restrictions on specifying out-of-state supplies for certain product categories.