PSP BOP Portable Scales

The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Patrol is soliciting bids for the procurement of new portable scales. This is a no-substitute solicitation requiring equipment that conforms to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44 technical requirements for Wheel Load Weighers or Class IIII Devices. The scales must be capable of continuous use without external power or battery recharge and must maintain acceptance tolerances in temperatures ranging from 0 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit and when positioned out of level by approximately 3 degrees. All equipment must be in new condition, and the contractor must provide a three-year warranty and technical training upon request. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PA Supplier Portal by December 1, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must include a Certificate of Compliance, a copy of the manufacturer's warranty, and a Manufacturer Authorization Letter if they are not the original manufacturer. Additionally, the Reciprocal Limitations Requirements Act form GSPUR-89 and Worker Protection and Investment Act form BOP-2201 must be uploaded. The Commonwealth intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery required within 30 to 60 days after the order is issued. Final acceptance is contingent upon testing and approval by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services at the Pennsylvania Standards Laboratory in Harrisburg.