Lathe and Machining Center

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institution at Muncy in Lycoming County and Mount Wolf Borough, is seeking to procure two CNC machines through an electronic bidding process: a Fryer Easy Turn-16 CNC Engine Lathe and a Fryer CM-20 CNC Machining Center. The procurement requires comprehensive equipment with detailed specifications, including specific tooling packages from Kennametal for both machines. The lathe and machining center come with advanced features such as flood coolant systems, remote electronic handwheels, collision avoidance technology, automatic tool and part probe packages, and factory setup and training. Bidders must be registered vendors on the PA Supplier Portal and submit electronic bids through eMarketplace, with the solicitation posted on December 15, 2025, and bid responses due by January 2, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item or total bid basis. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed machine specifications, tooling requirements, and adherence to all terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents.

The procurement includes reciprocal preference provisions that may provide advantages to bidders based on their state of manufacture and residency. Bidders must disclose their state of manufacture for each item and provide comprehensive residency information, with potential preference percentages ranging from 2 to 15 percent depending on the bidder's origin. All items must be new or remanufactured and will be warranted for one year following delivery and acceptance. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Worker's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves sophisticated CNC equipment with comprehensive tooling packages, suggesting a significant investment. The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires strict compliance with nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, contractor integrity, and other legal provisions.