How to bid on a Challenge Titan 265TC cutter for Pennsylvania DLI

What Pennsylvania DLI is buying

The Department of Labor and Industry is seeking an authorized dealer or reseller to supply a Challenge Titan Model 265TC guillotine cutter. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bids issued for the department’s Bureau of Administrative Services.

The stated quantity is estimated, not guaranteed. The Commonwealth may increase or decrease purchases to match its actual needs and may use a separate competitive procurement when it considers that in its best interest.

Key dates and the bid deadline

The IFB was published October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted individually in writing by email by 4 p.m. ET on October 29, 2026.

Bids are due November 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Submit your response as directed in the solicitation before that deadline. The provided details do not state what happens to late bids, so check the solicitation for its submission rules.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is aimed at authorized dealers or resellers able to supply the specified Challenge Titan Model 265TC cutter. Equipment vendors should confirm that their proposed product matches the model named in the IFB.

How to review and respond

Open the solicitation through “View original source” to access it directly on Pennsylvania eMarketplace; no login is needed for that step. Review the details and download the solicitation documents listed on the page.

Submit your bid using the method stated in the solicitation. Pennsylvania bids may use the PA Supplier Portal or a listed contact, but follow this IFB’s directions rather than assuming either method applies.

Send questions to the L & I Central Procurement resource account by the question deadline. Use the subject line “IFB 6100066873 - 12 CHALLENGE GUILLOTINE CUTTER.” Questions and responses become part of the IFB when formally issued; the issuing office says verbal information and written information not formally issued are not binding.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the statement of work and all solicitation documents before pricing. The listed documents include the SOW, terms and conditions, BOP-2201 Worker Protection Form, and Reciprocal Limitations Act; the latter two are marked for submission with the bid. The description also identifies proof of insurance as required, so check the solicitation for its submission details.

Confirm authorization to sell the specified model and make your product identification clear in the response. Check that every required form and document is complete, use consistent pricing information, and leave time to submit before the deadline.

If a requirement is unclear, ask a specific written question before the October 29 deadline. Review any formally issued answers or addenda and account for them in your final bid.