DCNR-Small Business Initiative.pdf

This document appears to be a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for its Small Business Initiative. The RFP outlines a contract opportunity for small businesses to provide a variety of services to support DCNR's operations, including landscape maintenance, custodial services, and grounds keeping. The RFP specifies that DCNR is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses across Pennsylvania, with a particular focus on businesses located in or serving underserved communities. The RFP provides details on the scope of work, required qualifications, and proposal submission requirements, including a due date of September 30, 2023. The contract term is for three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

The RFP includes pricing and set-aside information, stating that DCNR has allocated a total budget of $5 million for the services and that at least 30% of the contract value will be set aside for certified small, minority, or woman-owned businesses. The RFP also notes that the current incumbent contractor is a small, minority-owned business that has successfully provided services to DCNR for the past two years.