Supplemental 1 - Plow Maintenance & Repair

This solicitation, identified as Supplemental Bid 1 - 6100066756, is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services to establish an Established Price Contract with Escalation for plow maintenance and repair parts. The scope of work includes the procurement of new or remanufactured components such as steel and rubber cutting edges, plow guards, nose pieces, curb bumpers, clevis pins, and moldboard shoes. The contract will expire concurrently with existing statewide contracts under IFB 6100064883, with the possibility of four mutual one-year renewals. Awards will be made to responsive and responsible bidders offering the lowest price for items in Lot 5, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by individual item or on a total bid basis. Bidders must be registered in the Pennsylvania Vendor Master file and, if not the manufacturer, provide proof of authorization as a dealer within the state. Technical requirements include adherence to specific material standards like Carbon Steel ASH 1080/1085 and A36 Steel, as well as strict labeling and documentation standards for hazardous substances and carbide insert seal coated parts. Administrative requirements specify that payments will be made via Automated Clearing House, though P-Cards may be used for purchases under 10,000 dollars. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by the designated deadline, including required certifications regarding lobbying, the Reciprocal Limitations Act, and non-collusion. The contract also mandates compliance with various labor laws, including the Minimum Wage and Prevailing Wage Acts, and requires adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act and general insurance provisions.