Dry Ice Blaster with After Cooler

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) 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, a dryer unit, and a stainless steel dry ice shovel with an insulated handle. The equipment must meet specific technical standards, including a blasting pressure of 60 to 250 psi, UL, CE, CSA, and TUV approvals, and must be equipped with all functional OSHA-required safety devices. The contract features an initial one-year term with the possibility of three optional one-year renewals, each including a 3% price increase per line item. The lessor is responsible for the initial delivery and final return of the equipment within District 5-0, covering Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties. Vendors are held to strict performance standards, including a requirement to respond to verbal notifications within 48 hours and to repair or replace any non-functional equipment within 48 hours or by the next business day. All maintenance and repairs must be conducted outside of standard business hours. Bidders must comply with various Commonwealth requirements, including the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which mandates the disclosure of the state or country of manufacture, and the Worker Protection and Investment Certification, which ensures compliance with Pennsylvania labor and safety laws. Additionally, evaluation may favor suppliers who utilize a domestic workforce within the United States or WTO Government Procurement Agreement member countries. The deadline for bid submission is October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM on the same day.