Solicitation Addendum 1 6100064505.docx

This document is a Solicitation Addendum issued by the Pennsylvania State Police Department for a snow removal contract (Solicitation Number 6100064505) at the Troop A - Somerset Station. The solicitation seeks an on-call snow removal contractor to provide services including 60 hours of snow removal/plowing, 30 hours of sidewalk snow removal, and various granular deicing material applications (60 tons, 50 bags, and 50 tons of deicing material per contract year). A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM, and bids are due on September 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract includes an initial term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Restricted Small Business Procurement under Executive Order 2011-09, meaning only businesses certified as small businesses through the Department of General Services can submit bids. Vendors must maintain current Pennsylvania small business certification and comply with stringent requirements, including workers' compensation and public liability insurance coverage with minimum amounts of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. All vendor staff must undergo federal fingerprint background checks, and there are enhanced minimum wage requirements of at least $15.00 per hour for employees performing contracted services. Bidders must submit all documentation electronically through the PA supplier portal, including a completed cost matrix, proof of site visit form, worker protection certification, current insurance documentation, and small business certification.