Horizontal End Suction Chopper Pumps

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is requesting bids for two Vaughan horizontal end suction chopper pumps, with bids due August 27, 2026. The Reciprocal Limitations Act applies — Pennsylvania grants price preferences to bidders offering supplies produced or manufactured in Pennsylvania when competing against bidders from states that grant similar preferences to their in-state suppliers; documented preference percentages ranging from 1% to 10% apply to nine reciprocal states, and comparable preferences from thirteen additional states range from 3% to 10%. All bids valued at $10,000 or greater must include completed Reciprocal Limitations Act documentation identifying the manufacturer and state of manufacture for each item, the bidder's business residency, and Pennsylvania establishment status if claiming resident preference; failure to submit this documentation results in bid rejection.

The pumps are specified as Vaughan chopper-pump equipment configured to handle slurry and solids-laden materials typical of abandoned mine reclamation work. Technical specifications address pump configuration, power requirements, performance curves, and materials specifications for processing abrasive fluids. Federal requirements for contractors apply and must be acknowledged as a condition of bid and contract performance. Procurement locations are Carbon County and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The bid package includes detailed technical specifications (Attachment 1), the Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements form (Attachment 1A), and federal contractor requirements (Attachment A).