Bid guide
How to bid on SCI CAM Sewer & Grease Traps for the Department of Corrections
What the agency is buying
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections needs emergency and scheduled sewer, manhole, grease-trap, ash-pit, jetting, vacuum-truck, and camera services at SCI-Camp Hill in Cumberland County. This includes up to 110 hours of vacuum-truck emergency service and 160 hours of combined jetter/vacuum-truck emergency service.
The work also covers scheduled lift-station and manhole cleaning, annual cleaning of a 10,000-gallon kitchen grease trap and ash pit, and 40 hours of camera service per year. Contractors must provide a two-hour response time for emergencies and handle off-site disposal of all materials.
Key dates and deadlines
There is a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM. To attend, you must contact Anthony Maxwell or Tim Kirkessner by email no later than September 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM to register and get details. At least one approved representative must attend this site visit to be eligible to bid.
The deadline for submitting bids is September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All questions regarding technical aspects or contracting procedures should be directed to Steve Jones at 717-975-5200 or [email protected].
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in sewer, drain, and grease trap cleaning, as well as vacuum truck and jetting services. Experience with emergency response and scheduled maintenance for institutional facilities is beneficial.
Vendors must be able to provide skilled employees who can pass facility clearance and background checks conducted by SCI-Camp Hill. The ability to manage off-site disposal of waste materials in accordance with state and local ordinances is also required.
How to respond
To access the solicitation, click “View original source” to open the document directly on Pennsylvania eMarketplace. Review all details and download the listed solicitation documents.
Submit your bid as directed in the solicitation documents before the September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM ET deadline. Many Pennsylvania bids are submitted through the PA Supplier Portal, which requires free vendor registration, or directly to the listed contact.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your proposal clearly addresses all aspects of the scope of work, including emergency response times, scheduled maintenance, and specific cleaning tasks. Highlight your firm's capability to meet the two-hour emergency response requirement.
Detail your experience with similar projects, especially those requiring facility clearance and background checks for personnel. Provide clear information on your equipment, disposal procedures, and the qualifications of your team. Attending the mandatory site visit is crucial for understanding the specific needs of SCI-Camp Hill and demonstrating your commitment.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Department of Corrections; the original posting controls.