Polycarbonate Backboards & Pickle Ball Sets

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Corrections for SCI Mahanoy located in Somerset County, is seeking to procure polycarbonate backboards and pickleball systems through an electronic bid process. The solicitation requires 8 polycarbonate backboards and 2 pickleball systems, specifically referencing Bison brand specifications or comparable alternatives with detailed documentation. Bidders must submit their electronic responses through the PA Supplier Portal by March 27, 2025, at 2:25 PM, with an effective bid date of March 14, 2025. Vendors must be registered on the portal and provide mandatory attachments including a GSPUR-89 Reciprocal Limitations Form and a BOP 22 Worker Protection and Investment Form. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor, with all items to be delivered FOB Destination within 30 days after the contract effective date. Bidders offering comparable items must supply comprehensive specifications matching the Bison Mega-Duty Playground System with a 72" x 42" polycarbonate backboard and the Bison Competition Pickleball System with 3" round tempered, extruded aluminum posts.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include provisions requiring compliance with Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws under Executive Order 2021-06. Vendors must certify adherence to various labor regulations, including workplace misclassification, minimum wage, and equal pay standards, with potential penalties for false certification. The contract includes a one-year warranty period following delivery and acceptance, and contractors must maintain current insurance coverage, including Worker's Compensation and Public Liability insurance. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple equipment items for a correctional facility. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience, non-appropriation of funds, or cause, with potential for re-procurement. Interested vendors can obtain technical assistance through the SRM helpdesk at (877) 435-7363, option 2, and must carefully review all bidding instructions provided in the accompanying documentation.