PA DEP CERTIFIED DRINKING WATER OP SITE VISIT 08.18.25.doc

This document is a Mandatory Site Visit Form from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for a PA DEP Certified Drinking Water Operator contract at the Warfordsburg Rest Area & Welcome Center. The site is located on I-70 West, 0.5 miles west of the PA/MD state line, and requires a mandatory site visit for potential contractors. The contract seeks a certified drinking water operator to manage the water supply system processing approximately 870 gallons per day, with a one-year initial term starting October 1, 2025, and an optional one-year renewal. A site visit is required, and interested contractors must complete the provided form, documenting their representative's visit with signatures from both the contractor and a PennDOT representative.

The procurement is exclusively designated for DGS-certified small businesses under the Small Business Procurement Initiative (SBPI), meaning only certified small businesses can bid. The contract includes three pay items: monthly operation and maintenance services, hourly additional labor costs, and a material/equipment contingency for major repairs. Billing will be at contractor cost plus 15% for parts and materials, with specialized subcontractors invoiced at cost plus 5%. Contractors must submit monthly invoices by the 5th of each month and maintain comprehensive record-keeping. Key qualifications include holding a minimum Class D water treatment plant operator certification with specific subclasses, maintaining 24-hour emergency response capability, and retaining a PADEP-certified commercial drinking water laboratory for required sampling and testing.