S Unit PLC Controls

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, specifically SCI Muncy, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive door controller and intercom replacement project for the Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU) Housing "S" Unit. The procurement involves furnishing and installing new PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) equipment to upgrade the existing security technology infrastructure, which includes replacing current Omron PLC components with Allen Bradley equipment. Contractors must develop a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) application to monitor and control cell blocks, implementing three SCADA software licenses and creating new graphics display screens for cell block and entrance/exit areas. Key technical deliverables include replacing circuit breakers, power supplies, relays, terminal blocks, and integrating a new intercom system with the upgraded PLC. Bidders must be capable of performing work inside the secure correctional facility perimeter and will be required to pass background checks for installing employees. The bid is posted on March 20, 2025, with proposals due by March 27, 2025, and requires a one-year equipment warranty with a mandatory 2-hour service response time.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment Certification requirements, which mandate adherence to various labor laws including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Employment of Minors Child Labor Act, and Minimum Wage Act. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves specialized security technology upgrades that suggest a significant investment. Existing infrastructure includes the current Omron PLC equipment and cell block control systems that will be comprehensively upgraded. Potential bidders must use the PA Supplier Portal for submission and follow detailed guidelines for electronic bid preparation, including multi-factor authentication and specific technical requirements for bid document preparation. Contractors will be evaluated based on their technical capability to integrate new systems, meet security protocols, and provide comprehensive technological upgrades to the correctional facility's control infrastructure.