Elliot Life Rafts Erie Maritime Museum
| Location: | Pennsylvania |
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| Posted: | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Pennsylvania |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 6100066531 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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General Information |
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Department for this solicitation: |
Procurement | ||||||
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Date Prepared: |
08/13/26 |
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IFB | ||||
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Solicitation/Project#: |
6100066531 |
Solicitation/Project Title: |
Elliot Life Rafts - Erie Maritime Museum | ||||
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Description: |
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is requesting quotes to purchase (2) Elliot life rafts to be installed on the US Brig Niagara located at the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie, PA. | ||||||
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Department Information |
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Department/Agency: |
Historical and Museum Commission |
Delivery Location: |
Erie Maritime Museum 150 E Front Street Suite 100 Erie Pa 16507 |
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County: |
Erie |
Duration: |
6 months |
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Contact Information |
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First Name: |
Patricia |
Last Name: |
Frey |
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Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX) |
717-772-8875 |
Email: |
pafrey@pa.gov |
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Solicitation Information |
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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. |
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Solicitation Start Date: |
08/13/26 | ||
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Solicitation Due Date: |
09/04/26 |
Solicitation Due Time: |
11:00 AM |
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Solicitation Opening Date: |
09/04/26 |
Solicitation Opening Time: |
11:00 AM |
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Opening Location: |
Pa Historical Museum Commission Keystone Building 2Nd Floor 400 North Street Harrisburg Pa 17120 | ||
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No. of Addendums: |
0 | ||
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Amended Date: |
08/13/26 |
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION
Name:
Elliot Life Rafts
Agency:
PA Historical and Museum Commission
Bureau of Historic Sites & Museums
Issuing Office:
Trish Frey
PA Historical & Museum Commission
Keystone Building, 2nd Floor
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone: 717-772-8875
pafrey@pa.gov
Project Manager:
James Hall
Site Administrator
Erie Maritime Museum
150 E. Front Street, Suite 100
Erie, PA 16507
jameshall@pa.gov
Delivery Location:
Erie Maritime Museum
150 E. Front Street, Suite 100
Erie, PA 16507
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is requesting quotes to purchase (2) Elliot life rafts to be
installed on the US Brig Niagara located at the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie, PA. The ship already has two life
rafts on board, so we are adding two more of the same make/model to meet USCG regulations.
1.2 BID SUBMISSION
The bid submission is to be electronically submitted by 11:00 AM on Friday, September 4, 2026. The bid
solicitation can be viewed by accessing the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) website at
http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us, click on “Solicitations” and then search under solicitation
#6100066531. Mailed, faxed, emailed and/or late bids will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest
bidder.
DGS’s Supplier Service Center Supplier Service Center | Department of General Services | Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania is available to assist vendors with registration, bidding, and account management. For questions
regarding registration help, send an email to ra-co-bfm-cvmu@pa.gov .
1.3 BID QUESTIONS/BID ADDENDUMS
Questions are due to the issuing office via email to pafrey@pa.gov by 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 26,
2026. Answers to all questions and/or addendums will be posted to www.emarketplace.state.pa.us
(Solicitation #6100066531). No other questions will be permitted after this date. All questions and answers
will become an addendum to the IFB (Invitation for Bid). The issuing office shall not be bound to any verbal
information nor shall be bound by any written information that is not either contained within the IFB or
formally issued addendums by the issuing office.
An addendum may also be posted if the issuing office deems it necessary to revise any part of this bid. It is the
potential bidder’s responsibility to periodically check the website for any new or revised bid information or
addenda prior to the submission of the bid. If an addendum has been issued, the bidder must print a copy of
it, sign it and attach it to the bid response.
1.4 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
Furnish two Elliot life rafts, consistent with the specifications outlined below:
• Capacity: 25 persons
• Standard: USCG / SOLAS 1996 “A pack”
• Container: Round barrel
• To include: deck-mount cradle & hydrostatic release
1.5 DELIVERY
Pricing should include drop shipment freight to the following address: Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. Front
Street, Suite 100, Erie, PA 16507. If final freight costs are determined on the day of delivery, slight variations
to the original quoted amount for freight will be accepted.
1.6 CONTRACT INVOICING
Proper invoices will only be processed based on inspection and acceptance of the equipment.
Submit all invoices to the “Bill To” address on the Purchase Order (PO). Invoices must be invoiced by line item
listed on the purchase order and must include the vendor’s name, address, PO number, date of invoice, and
the total amount of invoice. Failure to provide any of the required information will result in a delay of your
payment.
Payment of invoices will be made through the Automated Clearing House (ACH). ACH replaces payment by
check with electronic transfer of funds directly to the Supplier’s designated bank account. To ensure
payments are made properly via ACH, please add your bank account information to your commonwealth
vendor account via the PA Supplier Portal at https://pasupplierportal.state.pa.us/. Remittance notification
emails are sent on or before the payment date.
1.7 INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM BIDDER
To be considered, bids must respond to all requirements of the bid package. Any other information thought
to be relevant, but not applicable to the categories below, should be provided as a separate attachment to
the required bid information.
• Complete the IFB document electronically by providing total price of unit. Attach supporting
documentation providing detailed information about the equipment along with a breakdown of the
price with the bid electronic response.
• Addendums (if issued) must be signed and attached.
• Complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirement form (GSPUR-89) and attach to bid. This
requirement does not apply to bids under $10,000.
• Complete the Workers Protection & Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) and attach to bid.
Electronic bid responses are due by 11:00 AM on Friday, September 4, 2026
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