020-PSP Lamar Station Snow Removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop F, Lamar Station is seeking a snow removal services contract for its facility located in Columbia County, specifically in the Milroy CDP. The procurement is for an on-call, 1st priority snow removal and deicing service covering sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas from November 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026. Required services include snow plowing, granular deicing material application, and maintaining clear access for emergency response operations. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform these services efficiently. Key deliverables include maintaining detailed service logs, repairing any potential damage to facility surfaces, and ensuring continuous accessibility. The bid requires a mandatory site visit, with a completed "Proof of Visit" form signed by the Station Commander or designee, which must be submitted by the bid opening date of August 9, 2021. Electronic bid submissions are the only acceptable format, and all bidders must be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal.

This procurement is explicitly set aside for small businesses, with mandatory self-certification required prior to the bid opening date through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov. Failure to obtain small business certification by the bid opening will result in bid disqualification. Contractors must maintain worker's compensation, public liability, and property damage insurance, and ensure all staff pass criminal background checks before facility access. Payment will be made monthly based on actual services rendered, with all seasonal invoices required to be submitted before May 15th each contract year. While specific award values are not detailed, pricing will be determined by actual tonnage/bags of deicing material used and time spent on-site. The contract includes provisions for annual renewals and requires vendors to have appropriately sized equipment to meet the Pennsylvania State Police's operational needs. Interested small businesses must monitor the DGS emarketplace website for any potential addenda or changes to the solicitation.