PSP Secured Vault

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure six high-security burglary and fire-rated safes for three facilities located in Butler, Carlisle, and Fogelsville, Pennsylvania. The solicitation requires two safes per location, with specific technical specifications including a TL-30 or higher burglary rating, a fire rating of at least 1,200 degrees for 1.5 hours, and interior dimensions of approximately 72" x 36" x 24". Each safe must feature at least four high-strength adjustable/removable shelves and a high-security keyed locking mechanism, with three safes designated for left-hand swing and three for right-hand swing. The successful bidder must provide a one-year warranty for parts and labor and coordinate delivery and installation on ground-level floors, ensuring the ability to fit through 40" wide doorways. The bid was posted on September 28, 2020, with a proposal due date of October 8, 2020, at 10:00 AM, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through an electronic bid submission process.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for bids offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown in Pennsylvania. The Act requires bidders to list the state of manufacture for each item and provide information on their residency status, with preferences applied to bids over $10,000. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the contract will be an Established Price Contract that commences upon full execution of the Purchase Order and continues until complete delivery and acceptance of the awarded items. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience or non-appropriation of funds. Potential bidders should note that compliance with the Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements is mandatory, and failure to do so may result in bid rejection.