Salt Conveyor, Towable

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is procuring a 30-inch by 80-foot self-contained, diesel-powered, portable radial stacking salt conveyor for use in filling salt stockpile structures across Indiana County and Pottsville City jurisdictions. The conveyor must be capable of moving commercial grade road salt at a minimum rate of 300 feet per minute and handling 500 tons per hour. Key deliverables include a new, current production model conveyor with specific technical requirements covering the frame, head and tail sections, power unit, idlers, hopper, belting, axle, paint, lights, hitch, and wheel chocks. The successful vendor must deliver the completed unit within 90 days after receiving the purchase order and provide comprehensive start-up training at the delivery location. Additional requirements include submitting operator and mechanic training manuals, with a training plan to be approved within 45 days of the purchase order. The solicitation number is 6100034628, with electronic bids due on June 29, 2015, at 11:00 AM through the PA Supplier Portal, and no paper bids will be accepted.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted vendor types. The contract includes a two-year warranty on all parts, which will cover either the full two-calendar-year period or the manufacturer's standard commercial term, whichever is longer. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single specialized piece of equipment designed for road salt management. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering the conveyor to PennDOT District 10-5 in Jefferson County and must provide comprehensive documentation including operator's manuals, parts lists, service guides, and wiring schematics within 90 days of unit acceptance. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to pursue alternative procurement methods if deemed in its best interest.