Lawn Care Specifications.docx

PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE

DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

1800 ELMERTON AVENUE

HARRISBURG, PA 17110

PSP IFB SPECIFICATIONS

6100058342 -Troop G McConnellsburg Lawn Care Maintenance

I-1. Statement of the Project.

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to procure lawn care maintenance services at the PA State Police, Troop G McConnellsburg. The services at this location will be performed in accordance with the specifications and requirements listed below. The estimated to be effective date for these services will be April 15, 2023 to April 14, 2024 with four (4) optional renewals. Vendor must supply all necessary equipment to perform these services and remove all clippings, trimmings, and lawn type debris from the premises.

The Commonwealth will pay for only those services rendered. The Commonwealth has no obligation to have contractor perform any work or any minimum amount under this contract.

I-2. Specification and Quantity.

The following tasks are required. Cuttings and weed control service may be designated by the Station Commander, to be less than or more than stated above, dependent upon weather conditions, such as drought that may affect grass growth.

1. Mowing

a. 4 times/month to begin in April (to be performed once per week on a day agreed upon between vendor and Station Commander. If a week is missed, the clippings must be bagged the following cutting)

b. Includes weed whacking (trimming of grass around all walkways, parking lots, building, signs, impound lot with each cut)

c. Mowing/weed whacking of hillside behind the station 1 time/month

2. Shrubbery

a. Trimming of all shrubs/bushes/trees/landscaping to be performed in May, June and September – (includes the removal of all clippings)

3. Weed Control

a. To be performed 1 time/month during cutting season

i. Includes spraying weed killer, weed whacking and pulling weeds from rock beds/landscaping

ii. Weed control inside of impound lot.

4. Debris

a. Special attention should be taken to be sure that cut blown grass does not get on State Police or personal vehicles.

I-3. Requirements

1. Small Business

a. This bid is set aside for small business. You must self-certify as a small business prior to bid opening date. If you do not have the certificate by the bid opening date, your bid will be deemed unresponsive and will not be considered for award. www.smallbusiness.pa.gov

2. Site Visit

a. Vendor must visit the site and take into consideration all conditions prevailing that would affect the bid price – before bidding.

i. Site visit form must be completed and uploaded with bid submission.

ii. Any vendor who previously visited the site under 6100057579, may submit their completed site visit form for this solicitation.

3. Worker Protection Form

a. Worker Protection Form must be completed and uploaded with bid submission

4. Failure to complete all documents may be cause for bid rejection.

I-4. Delivery/Service Location.

Pennsylvania State Police Troop G, McConnellsburg Sgt. Melissa Sneath 500 Fulton Drive McConnellsburg, PA 17233 image1.png