BDISBO participation review.docx

The document is a review of the participation of the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) for the WWTP SBR 2 and Digester 2 Rehabilitation project in Pennsylvania. The project, which is a standard low bid construction project, involves the replacement of existing treatment equipment and the application of a protective coating system to concrete surfaces in SBR #2 and Digester #2 at the Fort Indiantown Gap Wastewater Treatment Plant. The estimated range for the general construction work is $2,000,001.00 - $3,000,000.00, with liquidated damages of $750.00 per day. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 20, 2024, and bids are due on July 11, 2024. The Department of General Services Public Works and the BDISBO have identified this procurement as eligible for the setting of Small Diverse Business (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goals.

The document also states that bidders must agree to meet the SDB and VBE participation goals in full or demonstrate that they have made good faith efforts to meet the goals. The specific participation goals for the General Construction prime contract are TBD% for SDB and TBD% for VBE. Bids for this project will only be accepted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, and any questions regarding the portal must be directed to the Help Desk.