SCI Retreat Site Maintenance Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for maintenance services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Retreat, 660 State Route 11, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621, under an IFB with electronic responses due July 31, 2026. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; prospective bidders must contact Bob McSurdy at robmcsurdy@pa.gov to confirm attendance.

The facility, no longer operated by DOC, requires continued maintenance in accordance with Management Directive 625.5 and the attached Statement of Work. The directive establishes comprehensive mothball and preventive-maintenance standards including minimum interior temperatures of 55 degrees Fahrenheit, daily security inspections for structural damage, bimonthly roof and structural inspections, active snow and ice removal, locked and barred ground-floor windows, boarded or welded doors, perimeter fencing, and coordination with local emergency services regarding access and hydrant locations. The contractor retains responsibility for security and maintenance of surplus property pending final disposition.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal at https://pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/irj/portal/anonymous. Vendors must be registered to obtain a vendor number and submit responses. Bidders are responsible for monitoring www.eMarketplace.state.pa.us for change notices, which become incorporated into the solicitation. Specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and detailed scope elements are contained in the full SOW and IFB available on the portal. Questions and bidding support are available through the Supplier Service Center Help Desk at (877) 435-7363 (option 2 for bidding instructions) or (844) 724-7267.