Dry Ice Blaster With After Cooler

Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: Sep 25, 2026
Due: Oct 14, 2026
Agency: State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 68 - Chemicals and Chemical Products
  • 99 - Miscellaneous
Solicitation No: 6100066671
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:
Procurement

Date Prepared:

09/14/26
Types:
IFB

Advertisement Type:
Service Materials Service & Materials PW Construction Agency Construction Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:
6100066671
Solicitation/Project Title:
Dry Ice Blaster with After Cooler

Description:
Department of Transportation Engineering District 5-0 is looking to a create a contract to rent a Dry Ice Blaster machine with After Cooler and specified accessories.

Dry Ice Blaster – Nu Ice Age Commando 55 Dry Ice Blaster including after cooler and dryer unit.

Department Information

Department/Agency:
Department of Transportation
Delivery Location:

Penndot District 5 0  1002 Hamilton Street  Allentown  Pa 18101

County:

Multiple
Duration:

12 months, with three (3), one (1) year renewals with price escalation.

Contact Information

First Name:
Angelika
Last Name:
DeFrancesco

Phone Number:

(XXX-XXX-XXXX)
610-533-1652
Email:
adefrances@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:

09/15/26

Solicitation Due Date:

10/14/26
Solicitation Due Time:

10:00 AM

Solicitation Opening Date:

10/14/26
Solicitation Opening Time:

11:00 AM

Opening Location:

Department Of Transportation  Penndot  Engineering District 5 0  1002 Hamilton Street  Allentown  Pa 18101

No. of Addendums:

1

Amended Date:
09/25/26
Related Solicitation Files

Original Files
Specifications - SOW.doc
Domestic Workforce Utilization.doc
Worker Protection Form.docx
ReciprocalLimitationsActPreferencesList (1).doc

Flyers/Addendums
OS-34 Addendum 1.doc

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Department of Transportation 
Engineering District 5-0 
Dry Ice Blaster Equipment Statement of Work Specificatoi0ns


DESCRIPTION:

Dry Ice Blaster  Nu Ice Age Commando 55 Dry Ice Blaster including after cooler and dryer unit.

COMMANDO 55 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 33.25 (845 mm) L x 23 (584 mm) W x 39 (1 m) H
Weight: 234 LB (106 KG)
Hopper Capacity: 55 lbs (25 kg)
Dry Ice Consumption: 0  425 lbs/hr (0-193 kg/hr)
Operating Range: 60-250 psi @ 85-375 CFM (2.4-10.6 m3)
Blasting Pressure: 60  250 psi (3.4-17.2 bar)
Compressed Air Connection: 1 JIC Fitting
Moisture Separator: Included on machine
Adjustable blast pressure and pellet feed rate
Power: 110-140V AC (50/60Hz) 4.8 A (220v model also available)
Noise Level: 60  120 dB(A)  Varies by application. Ear and eye protection required.
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
UL Listed, CE, CSA and TUV approved

Include:
Dry ice blasting unit Blasting gun plus one each:
5" round nozzle
1" fan nozzle
Nozzle extension and twist grip handle 25 ft (7.6 m) blasting hose with control cable and 50 ft (12.2 m) heavy duty air supply hose Ice Scoop 
Operation Manual

After-Cooler (include the following)
Dryer Unit
Dry ice shovel - stainless steel with insulated handle.


The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will cover the requirements to procure as a rental a Dry Ice Blaster with After Cooler for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5-0 counties as follows:

Berks
Carbon
Lehigh
Monroe
Northampton
Schuylkill
  

This initial service period will be from issuance of contract for 1 Year; with three (3)  one (1) year renewals, with a 3% increase for each line item per renewal. The Department reserves the right, upon notice to the contractor, to extend the term of the contractor for up to three (3) months upon the same terms and conditions.  This will be utilized to prevent a lapse in service coverage and only for the time necessary, up to three-months, to enter into a new contract.


             ALL QUANTITIES ARE ESTIMATED.
 
NOTE: The quantities shown are strictly an estimate and this estimate is for internal Department use only.  There is no assurance that the Departments actual usage of the equipment will approximate this estimate.  Payment by the Department to the contractor will be based on actual usage only. 


All bids will only be accepted electronically (via the portal) by the close date, September 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

The Bid opening will take place at the following location on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM
              
              Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
              Engineering District 5-0
              1002 Hamilton Street
              Allentown, PA  18101






TERMS OF AGREEMENT:

Equipment must be equipped with all safety devices currently required by OSHA regulations, and all safety devices must be fully functional as designed by the manufacturer.
Vendor is required to respond within 48 hours of verbal notification by Department personnel.
Vendor agrees to repair or replace down equipment with equal or greater equipment within 48 hours or the beginning of the next business day.

Lessor is to perform all maintenance and repairs before or after business hours. 

Unit is being contracted to operate within the confines of District 5-0; which include counties as follows: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill. 
Lessor will make the initial delivery and final return of this equipment from a location within District 5-0 although the precise location of delivery and pick-up may not be the same.


Department of Transportation District 5-0 will be responsible for the following:

Qualified operator
Provide fuel
Daily maintenance including lubrication and checking fluid levels



SCOPE OF WORK: 

The intent of this Contract is to provide a Dry Ice Blaster and After Coller with accessories stated within the SOW above per the specified counties within District 5-0.

The County Manager or his assigned representative will initiate a call by telephone stating   the Item or Items of Work required, time, and location of work and assembly area. Services must be provided within 48 hours if requested at the site designated. 

The Department reserves the right to inspect the Contractors operation for the purpose of determining compliance with these specifications and maintaining records, including the time records for service charges.

INSURANCE:

 See Attachment TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
Provide evidence of such coverage in the form of a Certificate of Insurance (see attached form, Certificate of Insurance).


METHOD OF PAYMENT: 

The Department will pay the Contracted vendor per agreed contract price per contracted line item for each item of work as follows: 

1. There is no provision for advanced payment. 
2. Payment is made based on contracted line item stated.  



WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT:


Pursuant to Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment (October 21, 2021), the Commonwealth is responsible for ensuring that every Pennsylvania worker has a safe and healthy work environment, and the protections afforded them through labor laws. To that end, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify that they are in compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. Such certification shall be made through the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP2201) and submitted with the bid, proposal, or quote.

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State Government of Pennsylvania

Bid Due: 10/21/2026

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