French Creek State Park Aurora Pump Replacement

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, is seeking a vendor to supply a specific Aurora Pump, Model 423A, for the French Creek State Park Complex located in Berks County. This is a no-substitute solicitation requiring the exact make and model of pump, which is a vertical mounted, two-stage, split case pump with a capacity of 105 GPM at 249' TDH. The procurement process mandates electronic bid submission through the PA Supplier Portal, with bids due on October 18, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. The contract term runs from the date of execution through February 1, 2017, with the award to be determined by the lowest total sum. Deliverables include the precise pump model, which must be delivered directly to the French Creek State Park location, with payment processed on a reimbursement basis upon completion and acceptance of the supplied materials. Vendors must submit invoices with the purchase order number and their SAP Vendor Number, either via email or mail.

The solicitation does not explicitly detail specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Reciprocal Limitations Act form indicates potential preferences for Pennsylvania-based manufacturers, requiring bidders to disclose the manufacturer and state of origin for each item. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement with no specified budget range or award value disclosed. Potential bidders must comply with standard Commonwealth contracting requirements, including nondiscrimination policies, steel procurement regulations, and other applicable legal standards. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reserves the right to cancel the contract if requirements are not satisfactorily completed and maintains flexibility to make changes to quantities, services, and contract terms as needed.