Fire Fighting Gear - SCI Frackville

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Corrections for SCI Frackville located in Somerset County, is seeking to procure fire fighting personal protective equipment through an electronic bid solicitation. The procurement includes 6 units each of specific fire fighting gear: Globe "GXCEL" Black Pioneer Coats, Globe "GPS" Black Pioneer Pants, Bullard LTX Series Helmets with 4" Faceshield in black, FireArmor SR-X 8180 Structural Firefighting Gloves (XL), and Majestic PacII P84 Hoods. The bid (No. 6100063334) requires electronic submission through the PA Supplier Portal and mandates that all items meet Department of Corrections security requirements and NFPA 1971 safety standards. The solicitation was posted on March 24, 2025, with a bid response deadline of April 8, 2025, at 2:25 PM. Delivery will be FOB Destination to SCI Frackville at 1111 Altamont Blvd, Frackville, PA, during business hours (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays). The contract term runs through June 30, 2025, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by individual item or total bid basis.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor participation, including mandatory registration on the PA Supplier Portal and compliance with Executive Order 2021-06 worker protection regulations. Vendors must submit a completed GSPUR-89 Reciprocal Limitations Form and a BOP 22 Worker Protection and Investment Form, demonstrating adherence to Pennsylvania state labor laws. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid includes provisions that may favor Pennsylvania-based businesses through reciprocal preference rules. The contract allows for potential price adjustments for imported products if tariffs are established after bid acceptance. Bidders must provide detailed specifications for any comparable items submitted, and the Department of Corrections retains the right to request packaging modifications or cancel awards if security concerns arise. Invoicing must be completed within 10 business days of service completion, with PDF invoices submitted to 69180@pa.gov. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves multiple units of specialized firefighting personal protective equipment.