OS-34 - Addendum 1 - RFx 6100066803.docx

This is Addendum 1 to a Request for Proposals issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for fuel tank repair services in Potter County. The solicitation (RFP 6100066803) requests bids for cleaning, sandblasting, and coating a 15,000-gallon above-ground diesel fuel tank located at 7 W Locust Street, Coudersport, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes removing residual liquid and sludge from the tank, sandblasting the interior to manufacturer specifications, applying a Bar Rust 236 coating at 5-6 mil finish, performing quality checks and repairs, and reinstalling the manway. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027, and the contractor must provide a minimum one-year limited warranty on work performed and parts installed. Bids are due October 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST via the PA Supplier Portal. An optional site inspection is available by contacting the issuing officer during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

This solicitation is reserved exclusively for small businesses certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Pennsylvania Small Business Contracting Program; only certified small business bidders are eligible to submit proposals. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Serial Number 26-08798, and all contractors and subcontractors must comply with established prevailing wage rates and file weekly payroll certifications. Bidders must maintain Worker's Compensation and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming the Commonwealth as additional insured. A Pennsylvania-certified Technical Level (TL) person must be employed on-site for the entire operation as required by the State Department of Environmental Protection. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.