Solicitation Addendum 1 6100064501.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the Pennsylvania State Police Department for a snow removal contract at the Troop A - Ebensburg Station. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide on-call snow removal and deicing services, with specific requirements including 60 hours of snow removal/plowing per visit, 30 hours of sidewalk snow removal per visit, and various quantities of granular and bagged deicing materials. The bid is due on September 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 17, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Ebensburg Station. The contract will have an initial term with four potential one-year renewal options, contingent on mutual agreement.

The procurement is designated as a Restricted Small Business Procurement under Executive Order 2011-09, meaning only certified small businesses can submit bids. Vendors must be currently certified through the Department of General Services and include their certification with the bid response. Additional requirements include criminal background checks for staff, compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy standards, and maintaining workers' compensation and public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the PA supplier portal, providing a completed cost matrix, proof of site visit, worker protection form, current insurance documentation, and small business certification. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.