PA DOC ACE K9 Heat Alarms

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Canine Academy is requesting bids for twenty-six Ace K9 Heat Alarm systems and associated equipment to monitor vehicle interior conditions and provide automatic emergency alerts for deployed narcotics detection canines, with bids due August 28, 2026. This is an electronic-bid-only solicitation through the PA Supplier Portal; vendors must be registered to submit.

The scope comprises three specific components: twenty-six HA2520 K9 Heat Alarm Pro units with S.O.S. horn, siren, and light bar activation; twenty-six HA-RBM-27-RD remote pager kits with 27MHz antenna systems; and twenty-six HA-FKT-10-P ten-inch fan kits with activation modules. The system must include continuous interior temperature monitoring, dual temperature sensors with 0.5°F minimum accuracy, vehicle battery voltage monitoring, and automatic activation of emergency functions upon alarm trigger. No product substitutions are permitted. A minimum two-year manufacturer warranty is required. Equipment will be delivered to SCI Benner/K9 Drug Interdiction Unit at 301 Institution Drive, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.

This is a one-time purchase with no contract renewal options. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award by individual item or total bid basis and may adjust quantities based on actual requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder on a total bid basis; unit prices must include all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, delivery, and completion costs.

Bidders must submit an official quote, a signed Executive Order Worker Protection Form certifying compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws, and a signed Reciprocal Limitations Act Form. All products must meet Department of Corrections security requirements; the Commonwealth reserves the right to cancel awards or require replacements if security threats are identified. Questions are due in writing by August 26, 2026 to Issuing Officer Amie Newman at amnewman@pa.gov. Awarded vendors must submit invoices within ten business days of shipment to 69180@pa.gov in PDF format.