020, PSP Kiski Valley Station Lawn Care

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically for the Kiski Valley Station located in Westmoreland County and Avoca Borough, is seeking a small business contractor for lawn care services. The procurement opportunity requires furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to cut, trim, and maintain the grass area, with four (4) mandatory monthly cuttings and monthly weed control. The contract duration spans from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, with annual renewals. Vendors must complete a mandatory site visit and obtain a signed Proof of Visit Form from the Station Commander before the bid opening date of June 5, 2020. Key deliverables include weekly grass cutting on a mutually agreed day, complete debris and clipping removal, and monthly weed control during the cutting season. Evaluation will likely focus on the vendor's ability to meet specification requirements, small business certification, and comprehensive site visit understanding.

This bid is exclusively set aside for small businesses, requiring mandatory self-certification through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov prior to the bid opening date. Failure to obtain small business certification by the due date will result in bid disqualification. Electronic bid submissions are the only acceptable format, and vendors must register on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to participate. Payment will be processed monthly upon successful service completion, with the Commonwealth holding no minimum work obligation. Bidders must carry appropriate workers' compensation insurance and understand that the contract does not include additional landscaping services like bush or tree trimming. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the multi-year contract suggests potential consistent revenue for the selected small business vendor capable of meeting the strict lawn maintenance specifications.