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Department of Corrections

Agriculture Pesticides & Herbicides

Solicitation: 6100065356
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Notice ID: 59b14814746fd504c8859f14a6aef4bb
Department • Department of CorrectionsState • PAPosted • Feb 23, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDue • Mar 09, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC• Expired

Federal opportunity from Department of Corrections. Place of performance: PA. Response deadline: Mar 09, 2026.

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

Market trends →Awards →
12-month awarded value
$533,953,549
Sector total $533,953,549 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$139,000
P10–P90
$30,125–$967,312
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($533,953,549)
Deal sizing
$139,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
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Place of performance
Sci Benner Rockview Warehouse 1 Rockview Place Bellefonte, Centre County, PA
State: PA
Contracting office
Not listed

Applicable Wage Determinations

SAM WDOL references matched to this opportunity's location and scope language.

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Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
PA20260020 (Rev 3)
Match signal: state match • county matchOpen WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver +30
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
+112 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
View more for this contract
3 more WD matches and 112 more rate previews.
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match • county match
PA20260020 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver +30
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $35.34Fringe $18.48
+111 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match • county match
PA20260002 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver +30
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $48.28Fringe $33.17
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $35.34Fringe $18.48
+95 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match • county match
PA20260028 (Rev 1)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong +64
Rate
Dredging: CLASS A1
Base $48.48Fringe $15.34
Rate
b CLASS A2
Base $43.20Fringe $14.99
Rate
b CLASS B1
Base $41.93Fringe $14.90
+4 more occupation rates in this WD
Davis-Baconstate match
PA20260004 (Rev 3)
Open WD
Published Jan 30, 2026Pennsylvania • Bucks, Chester, Delaware +2
Rate
BOILERMAKER
Base $55.00Fringe $35.48
Rate
MILLWRIGHT
Base $54.54Fringe $38.78
Rate
CARPENTER
Base $57.36Fringe $30.09
+56 more occupation rates in this WD

Point of Contact

Name
Jennifer Peter
Email
jpeter@pa.gov
Phone
814-353-3630 x3012
Name
Jennifer Peter
Email
jpeter@pa.gov
Phone
814-353-3630 x3012

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Corrections
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Procurement
Contracting Office Address
Not available

Description

The farm at SCI Rockview is seeking agriculture herbicides and pesticides for the upcoming 2026 season.
Only Electronic Bid Responses Will Be Accepted.Registered Vendors may find solicitation on the PA Supplier Portal. All bidders areresponsible for monitoring eMarketplace to view any change notices to this IFB. Thechange notices shall become incorporated as part of this solicitation. Interestedvendors must be registered to submit a bid. To register and obtain a vendor numbervisit the PA Supplier Portal. Information about the registration and bidding processcan be found at the Supplier Service Center

Files

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Response Report.pdf
PDFapplication/pdf1.23 MB
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Workers Protection.pdf
PDFapplication/pdf408.68 KB
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Executive Order.pdf
PDFapplication/pdf384.89 KB
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Terms and Conditions.pdf
PDFapplication/pdf17.27 MB
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Reciprocal Limitations Act.pdf
PDFapplication/pdf1.20 MB
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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 15, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

The Department of Corrections is soliciting agricultural herbicides and pesticides for the farm at SCI Rockview for the upcoming 2026 season under solicitation #6100065356. Responses are due by 2026-03-09 13:00 UTC and only electronic bid responses will be accepted via the PA Supplier Portal. Vendors must be registered (with a vendor number) to submit a bid and are responsible for monitoring the eMarketplace for any IFB change notices that become part of the solicitation. Attachments called out include Terms and Conditions, Workers Protection, an Executive Order, and the Reciprocal Limitations Act—these will drive compliance and eligibility requirements for bidders.

SCI Rockview farmherbicidespesticidesPA Supplier PortalPA eMarketplaceIFBWorkers ProtectionTerms and Conditions
What the buyer is trying to do

Source a set of agriculture pesticides and herbicides for SCI Rockview’s farm operations for the 2026 growing season through an IFB process, with bids submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by registered vendors.

Who should pursue this
  • Registered PA Supplier Portal vendors that distribute or manufacture agricultural herbicides and pesticides and can supply for the 2026 season to SCI Rockview.
  • Vendors with demonstrated ability to comply with the solicitation’s Terms and Conditions and any required worker protection-related documentation referenced by the Workers Protection attachment.
Work breakdown
  • Review the solicitation package (including the Response Report and all posted attachments) to identify the exact product list, packaging, approved brands/equivalents, and line-item pricing structure required.
  • Confirm vendor registration status and ability to submit an electronic bid response through the PA Supplier Portal for solicitation #6100065356.
  • Prepare and submit the electronic bid, ensuring alignment with PA eMarketplace/IFB instructions and incorporating any posted change notices.
  • Meet compliance obligations referenced in attachments (Workers Protection, Executive Order, Terms and Conditions, Reciprocal Limitations Act).
  • Plan fulfillment logistics appropriate for supplying pesticide/herbicide products to SCI Rockview’s farm (shipping, labeling/documentation as required by the solicitation).
Response package checklist
  • Completed electronic bid submission in the PA Supplier Portal for solicitation #6100065356
  • Pricing completed in the required format (per the solicitation/Response Report attachment)
  • Acknowledgement/receipt of any IFB change notices posted in eMarketplace (as required by the solicitation instructions)
  • Completed representations/certifications and agreement to Terms and Conditions (per attached Terms and Conditions document)
  • Compliance responses required by the Workers Protection attachment
  • Compliance responses required by the Executive Order attachment
  • Eligibility/compliance confirmation consistent with the Reciprocal Limitations Act attachment
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Electronic-only submission: bids must be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal (no alternate submission methods per the notice).
  • Vendor registration is mandatory to submit a bid (vendor number required via PA Supplier Portal).
  • Bidders must monitor PA eMarketplace for change notices; change notices become incorporated into the IFB and must be followed.
  • Attachments explicitly include: Workers Protection, Executive Order, Terms and Conditions, and Reciprocal Limitations Act—ensure your bid affirmatively complies with any requirements contained in these documents.
Pricing strategy
  • Use the solicitation’s Response Report structure (attachment) to ensure every line item is priced exactly as requested (unit, pack size, and any required alternates).
  • If the IFB allows equivalents, price compliant equivalents carefully and document equivalency exactly as the solicitation instructs (confirm in the Solicitation PDF/Response Report).
  • Validate any delivery/freight or minimum order requirements permitted by the Terms and Conditions; do not introduce pricing constructs not supported by the IFB instructions.
Teaming and subs
  • If you are not a direct manufacturer, consider partnering with an authorized agricultural chemical distributor to ensure supply continuity for the 2026 season while keeping the prime as the registered PA Supplier Portal bidder.
  • If specialized compliance documentation is required under Workers Protection, consider engaging a compliance consultant to review the bid package for completeness against the attachment requirements (as allowed).
Risks and watchouts
  • Failure to submit through the PA Supplier Portal (electronic-only) or failure to be properly registered will make the bid non-responsive.
  • Missing a change notice posted in eMarketplace could result in a non-compliant bid because change notices are incorporated into the solicitation.
  • Product compliance risk: pesticide/herbicide product selection, packaging, or documentation may have specific requirements in the Solicitation PDF/Response Report that must be matched exactly.
  • Statutory/administrative compliance risk tied to the Executive Order and Reciprocal Limitations Act attachments if the bidder does not meet referenced eligibility/representation requirements.
Smart questions to ask
  • Does the IFB require specific brands/formulations, or are “or equal” products acceptable—and what documentation is required to demonstrate equivalency?
  • Are there any delivery schedule expectations for the 2026 season (single delivery vs. multiple releases), and are there delivery location constraints specific to SCI Rockview’s farm?
  • Are there any special labeling, SDS, or documentation submittals required with the bid and/or at delivery (as defined in the Solicitation PDF/Workers Protection attachment)?
  • Is acknowledgement of each change notice required within the electronic response (and if so, where in the portal response is it captured)?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Exact list of herbicide/pesticide products, quantities, units, and any brand/equivalency rules (contained in the solicitation/Response Report attachments).
  • Place of performance/delivery address details for SCI Rockview farm.
  • Any required delivery schedule or ordering method for the 2026 season (one-time vs. releases).
  • Evaluation/award criteria and whether award is by line item or total package.
  • Required certifications, forms, or representations inside the attached documents beyond what is summarized in the notice.
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