DCNR-Small Business Initiative.pdf

This document is a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for a Small Business Initiative. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified small businesses to provide a variety of services, including landscaping, facilities maintenance, and professional services, to DCNR facilities and parks across the Commonwealth. The contract will have an initial term of 3 years with the potential for 2 optional 1-year renewals. Proposals are due by January 30, 2023, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on January 15, 2023. Contract awards are expected to be announced by March 15, 2023.

The RFP outlines specific pricing and cost requirements, including fixed hourly rates for labor categories and the ability to provide discounts for prompt payment. The initiative is set aside for certified small businesses, and preference will be given to small diverse businesses. Current incumbent contractors may submit proposals, but the DCNR is seeking to expand its pool of small business service providers. Funding for the contracts will come from DCNR's general operating budget.