SCI Somerset Grease Trap Cleaning

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide grease trap cleaning services at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Somerset located in Somerset County. The procurement is structured as an Established Price Contract with a two-year base term from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, with three potential one-year renewal options. Specific service requirements include pumping and disposing of contents from two 700-gallon grease traps located in the Dietary department, with all services to be performed at 6:00 PM to accommodate the institution's security and operational constraints. Vendors must supply all necessary equipment, labor, and comply with environmental regulations for waste disposal. The bid must be submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, and interested vendors are required to be registered with a vendor number. The electronic bid response is due by June 13, 2023, with vendors instructed to monitor the DGS eMarketplace website for potential bid amendments. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contract pricing to be a total and final rate that includes no additional charges for travel or mileage.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete a mandatory Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Providing false certification could result in contract termination and a three-year ban from bidding on state contracts. The contract allows for potential annual price increases of up to 3%, with written notification required by March 31 of each year. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the Commonwealth reserves the right to extend the contract for up to three months to prevent service lapses and may purchase additional related services through separate competitive bidding if deemed in the state's best interest. Invoicing will be centralized, requiring submission to a specific PO invoice address and inclusion of purchase order and vendor numbers.