.19 Offset Provision Exhibit.pdf

This is an Offset Provision Exhibit (Enclosure 2 to Management Directive 215.9) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, applicable to a Tree Trimming and Stump Removal Services contract for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in Greene County. The contract encompasses tree trimming and stump removal services for all State Routes, PennDOT facilities, and other areas where PennDOT has responsibility or requirements for such work. Waste materials including chips, mulch, leaves, and branches will be hauled away and disposed of by the contractor, with fly chipping services available upon specific project instruction. The contract is designated as a Small Business Procurement, with only DGS certified small businesses eligible to submit bids and receive awards. Bidders must submit bids electronically through the Commonwealth's electronic system (SRM) via the PA Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.

The offset provision establishes that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reserves the right to set off any state tax liability or other obligation owed by the contractor or its subsidiaries to the Commonwealth against any payments due to the contractor under this or any other Commonwealth contract. This provision was effective as of October 25, 2010. Bidders experiencing difficulties with the electronic bidding system can contact the Supplier Service Center at (877) 435-7363, extension option #1. No specific contract term, renewal options, or pricing information is detailed within this exhibit document.