Dental Lab Tech Instructor

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	May 19, 2026
Due:	Jun 11, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	6100066037
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

05/19/26

Types:

IFB

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

6100066037

Solicitation/Project Title:

Dental Lab Tech Instructor

Description:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, requires a full-time dental laboratory technician instructor (“instructor”) for Pennsylvania Correctional Industries at SCI Cambridge Springs (451 Fullerton Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403) per:

Attachment 1 - Statement of Work
Attachment 2 - Terms and Conditions
Appendix A - Position Description

All bids must be submitted electronically.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Corrections	Delivery Location:	Ci Cambridge Springs
County:	Crawford	Duration:	1 year, 4 1-year renewals

Contact Information
First Name:	Amanda	Last Name:	Wasko
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-728-3914	Email:	amawasko@pa.gov

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	05/21/26
Solicitation Due Date:	06/11/26	Solicitation Due Time:	10:00 AM
Solicitation Opening Date:	06/11/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	10:01 AM
Opening Location:	Virtual
No. of Addendums:	0

Amended Date:	05/19/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files

	Statement of Work.pdf
	Appendix A - Position Description.pdf
	Terms and Conditions.pdf
	locating and responding to a solicitation.pdf

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I. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, requires a full-

time Dental Lab Technician Instructor (“instructor”) for Pennsylvania Correctional

Industries at SCI Cambridge Springs (451 Fullerton Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA

16403).

II. ISSUIING OFFICER

Questions regarding the bid should be directed towards Amanda Wasko at

amawasko@pa.gov.

III. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Work must be conducted between the hours of 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through

Friday, except Commonwealth holidays. The instructor will receive a 30-minute

unpaid lunch. The Commonwealth recognizes and observes twelve days throughout

the calendar year as Commonwealth Holidays. These holidays include New Year’s

Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth,

Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day, Veterans

Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. The

Commonwealth reserves the right to add/delete holidays throughout the term of the

contract. Telework will not be offered. All services must be provided on site.

ID badges will be provided by the Commonwealth. The instructor working at

Commonwealth locations may work with both Federal and State employees and

must be identifiable at all times as a contractor by wearing a Commonwealth

provided identification badge. The instructor must follow Management Directive

625.10. The Department will provide a workspace, computer, phone, internet, email

and basic office supplies.

The Commonwealth will not reimburse the selected Bidder for travel, meals,

lodging or other expenses except when the Commonwealth requires an instructor to

travel outside of his or her assigned location (i.e. assigned work location). Travel

expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Commonwealth Travel Policy. The

selected Bidder will be reimbursed for the travel of an instructor if all of the following

criteria is met:

1. The Commonwealth requires the instructor to travel outside of his or

her assigned work location;

2. The travel is pre-approved by the agency supervisor;

3. A travel line item is reflected on the purchase order;

4. All necessary proof of travel (refer to Management Directive 230.10

above) must be submitted to the Agency supervisor in a timely

manner. Requests for reimbursement beyond 60 days of the

original travel date will not be reimbursed.

The selected Bidder may propose the use of an instructor that is a former employee of

the Commonwealth but must disclose this information to the DOC. The selected

Bidder may not propose the use of a former Commonwealth employee as an instructor

within one (1) year of their separation from the Commonwealth. Any former

Commonwealth employee must be in compliance with all applicable laws and policy,

including the Pennsylvania Public Official and Employee Ethics Act.

Work cannot be subcontracted or performed by another individual without prior

approval of the DOC Contract Manager.

Bidder must ensure all background checks and approvals are in place per DOC policy.

The selected Bidder must abide by all applicable Commonwealth and DOC laws,

policies and procedures. The selected Bidder must abide by the Commonwealth IT

policies. Bidder shall ensure compliance with all required security procedures at each

worksite for signing in and out, obtaining and displaying contractor badges or other

necessary identification or other requirements as deemed necessary. Particularly

sensitive areas may require Commonwealth staff to accompany the instructor. These

procedures may vary from location to location and must be followed.

Any correspondence that is sent by the instructor while working for the

Commonwealth must include the following statement: “I am not a government

employee and have no legal authority to obligate any Federal or State government in

any way.”

Bidder must ensure all required DOC trainings are completed within the required

timeframe. Any DOC required trainings that involve travel will be provided by DOC.

Travel expenses incurred are reimbursable per Management Directive 230.10 Travel

Policy.

The selected Bidder must report any arrest of a person providing services under any

contract resulting from this solicitation. Any arrest must be reported within twenty-

four (24) hours. The selected Bidder shall notify the DOC upon the discovery that a

friend, family member or someone with whom a personal relationship exists is being

supervised under the authority of the DOC. Permission to visit and/or correspond with

such persons is at the discretion of the DOC. The selected Bidder shall report every

abuse allegation in accordance with DOC policy and procedures. This includes any

incident of abuse or allegation of sexual contact between inmates or persons providing

services to inmates as specified through the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

IV. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The bidder must satisfactorily adhere to the work outlined in the position description

(Appendix A). The selected Bidder must meet the minimum positions requirements

(Appendix A), which include, but are not limited to:

• Dental Laboratory Technician experience (typically 3–5 years) in areas such

as removable prosthetics.

• Knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and fabrication processes.

• Ability to teach, coach, and evaluate learners with diverse skill levels.

• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work in a correctional environment and follow all facility rules.

V. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The selected Bidder will be responsible for ensuring that all personnel, equipment,

tools, keys and supplies and materials comply with any and all rules, regulations, and

procedures of the DOC, and each building and facility. The DOC will make available

and explain its individual building or facility rules, regulations and procedures

governing the entry and conduct of staff working inside the building/facility at the

point of entry, including, but not limited to the following: All personnel entering a

Commonwealth building or facility will be subject to a search of their person and

personal items. Such searches may be frisk searches, searches by metal detectors or

searches by narcotics detection canines.

All equipment, tools, supplies and materials will be subject to search or inventory

No person who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who is

otherwise impaired will be allowed entry into a Commonwealth building or facility.

The DOC reserves the right to deny entrance to anyone who is suspected of a

All personnel must be in possession of a valid identification with a recent, clear photo

in order to enter a Commonwealth building or facility.

All personnel who work inside a security perimeter must submit to a background

investigation conducted by the DOC. The selected Bidder must submit the name,

social security number, driver’s license number, and date of birth for any individual to

be deployed to a secure facility. The background investigations will be processed at no

cost to the selected Bidder. Contract award is contingent on passing the background

investigation.

All instructors providing services pursuant to any contract arising from this solicitation

shall be issued and must sign for a copy of the DOC Code of Ethics prior to providing

services and must comply with their provisions. Any alleged violation of either Code

shall be reported to a designated contact person within one (1) hour of discovery. The

Bidder(s) shall then be provided direction regarding the course of action which may

include investigation by the Bidder(s), DOC or outside law enforcement.

When the DOC investigates, the Bidder will be notified of the findings and

recommendations within thirty (30) working days of initial discovery. Depending on

the seriousness of the charges, the DOC may prohibit the instructor from providing

services at any sites contracted with the DOC. All Bidder(s)' employees shall fully

cooperate with any investigation conducted by the DOC or outside law enforcement

agency.

The selected Bidder and any persons providing services pursuant to any contract

arising from this solicitation must cooperate in a background investigation by

completing a security clearance application and answering any questions posed by the

investigator. The DOC may deny an individual access to any contracted facility and/or

any inmate information during the course of the investigation or due to violation of

policy.

The Commonwealth, by and through the facility, reserves the right to immediately

ban, either temporarily or permanently, any of the selected Bidder’s employees,

agents or independent contractors from any and all facilities for any reason of security

or for the good operational order of the facility. The selected Bidder will be notified in

writing of such denial.

VI. BID REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must submit a minimum of three references with their bid response. The DOC

reserves the right to contact references prior to contract award.

A copy of the instructor’s resume must be included with bid submission. The resume

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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