020, PSP Milton Station Lawn Care

The Pennsylvania State Police, Procurement & Supply Division is seeking a lawn care service contract for the Milton Station (Troop F) located in Northampton County. The procurement involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to cut, trim, and maintain the grass area, with specific requirements including four (4) lawn cuttings per month and monthly weed control services. The contract period spans from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. Prospective bidders are required to complete a mandatory site visit and obtain a signed Proof of Visit Form from the Station Commander before the bid opening date of April 10, 2020. Key deliverables include consistent lawn maintenance, debris removal, and adherence to specified cutting and weed control frequencies. Bidders must submit electronic bid responses through the PA Supplier Portal and are responsible for monitoring the Department of General Services website for any potential change notices. The Commonwealth will only compensate for services actually rendered and maintains the right to adjust cutting frequency based on weather conditions.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with mandatory self-certification required through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov prior to the bid opening date. Vendors who fail to obtain small business certification by the specified deadline will have their bids deemed unresponsive and automatically disqualified. The contract will be awarded through an electronic bidding process, with payment structured on a monthly basis upon completion of services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the multi-year contract suggests a potential significant value for the selected vendor. Bidders must be registered on the PA Supplier Portal to submit proposals and must carry workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Commonwealth regulations. The procurement contact is Nicole Erdman from the PA State Police Procurement & Supply Division, who can be reached at nerdman@pa.gov or via phone at 717-783-5502 for any additional inquiries related to this lawn care service contract.