Dry Ice Blaster with After Cooler

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 5-0 is soliciting bids for the rental of a Nu Ice Age Commando 55 Dry Ice Blaster, which must include an after-cooler, dryer unit, and specific accessories such as a blasting gun, various nozzles, hoses, and a stainless steel dry ice shovel. The equipment must be UL Listed and approved by CE, CSA, and TUV, while adhering to all current OSHA safety regulations. The contract serves Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties, with the lessor responsible for the initial delivery and final return of the equipment within District 5-0. The agreement features an initial one-year term with three optional one-year renewals, each subject to a 3 percent price increase per line item. The Department also reserves the right to extend the term by up to three months to avoid service lapses. The vendor must adhere to strict operational timelines, including a 48-hour response window for notifications and a 48-hour requirement to repair or replace malfunctioning equipment. All maintenance and repairs must be conducted outside of standard business hours. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically by September 29, 2026. Compliance requirements include the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification, and adherence to the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based manufacturers. Payment will be made based on agreed contract prices per line item, with no provision for advance payments.