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 its Small Business Initiative. The RFP seeks qualified small businesses to provide landscape maintenance, snow removal, and other facility services at state parks and forests across Pennsylvania. The contract term is for three years with two optional one-year renewals. Proposals are due by June 30th, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on June 15th. DCNR intends to make multiple awards, with a goal of 50% participation from small businesses.

The RFP outlines detailed requirements for the various service categories, including estimated annual quantities. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit cost basis, and DCNR has set an overall budget of $15 million for the initial three-year term. DCNR will give preference to small businesses, including those self-certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Incumbent contractors are eligible to bid, and DCNR anticipates this initiative will provide opportunities for both existing and new small business providers.