Friedens RC, Sport/Fitness Equipment

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking sport and fitness equipment for the Friedens Readiness Center, spanning Lehigh County, Tioga County, and Allentown City. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive suite of fitness equipment, including 2 Precor treadmills, 2 Power Lift half racks with accessories, 3 Power Lift adjustable incline benches, 1 Precor functional trainer, and 1 leg press. Additional equipment includes a diverse range of strength training equipment, free weights (dumbbells from 5-100 pounds), Olympic bars, weight plates, functional training equipment like a punching bag system, TRX trainers, kettlebells, 2 upright bikes, and 2 assault rowers. The solicitation (ID: 679128c407e9d1f067030852) was posted on January 22, 2025, with proposals due by February 5, 2025. Bidders must carefully review the detailed equipment specifications outlined in the Friedens RC Fitness Equipment Specifications.xlsx document, which provides precise requirements for brand, model, and color preferences.

This procurement is specifically designated under the Small Business Procurement Initiative established by Executive Order 2011-09, which significantly restricts bidder eligibility. Only businesses certified as Small Businesses through the Department of General Services' self-certification process (www.smallbusiness.pa.gov) are permitted to submit bids. Potential vendors must be certified at the time of bid opening and must include a copy of their certification in the bid response. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the extensive list of specialized fitness equipment suggests a substantial procurement investment. The equipment is intended for the Friedens Readiness Center, indicating this is likely a military or veterans affairs facility upgrade project. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with all certification requirements and provide documentation proving their small business status to be considered for this contract opportunity.