Rubber Dam Bladder (Bag) #6

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of General Services (DGS) acting on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is seeking to procure a replacement Rubber Dam Bladder (Bag) #6 for an existing dam at Shikellamy State Park in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 6100051671, utilizing a reverse auction process for vendor selection. The new rubber dam bladder must be compatible with previous Bridgestone bags installed in 1985 and 2012, with approximately 13.4-millimeter thickness and specific design and operational requirements. The technical specifications require the manufacturer to design, manufacture, and deliver the replacement bladder, attend a site meeting, conduct a field investigation, and provide an installation advisor for on-site installation and testing. Key deliverables include the rubber dam bladder, internal air distribution tubing, rubber repair supplies, and tools. The bid was originally posted on November 12, 2020, with the final due date extended to December 4, 2020, at 3:30 PM ET through Solicitation Addendum 2. The anticipated installation timeframe is between September 15, 2021, and October 5, 2021, with a delivery date to be coordinated with the DCNR Park Manager.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified manufacturers capable of meeting the technical specifications and performance requirements. The previous bladders were manufactured by Bridgestone Tire and Rubber Company and Mecan-Hydro, but no incumbent vendor is given preference. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the reverse auction process, with bidders required to submit an Intent to Participate Form, Initial Reverse Auction Bid Sheet, and Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement includes provisions for a lump sum payment covering the rubber dam bladder, site meeting, field investigation, and storage prior to delivery. The manufacturer must provide a minimum two-year warranty on the equipment, and the contract will commence upon full execution of the Purchase Order and continue until complete delivery and acceptance of the awarded item(s).