020-PSP Milton Station Snow Removal

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), specifically Troop F's Milton Station, is soliciting electronic bids for snow removal services covering sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas at their facility. The contract, numbered 6100053505, will run from November 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with annual renewals. Contractors must provide labor, materials, and equipment for snow removal and granular deicing, responding on an on-call, 1st priority basis as specified in the documentation. Key deliverables include efficient snow plowing, deicing material application (limited to granular materials), and maintenance of the facility's outdoor areas. Contractors must have appropriately sized equipment, use indicators/flags for parking curbs, and ensure all staff pass criminal background checks. The bid submission deadline is August 9, 2021, with a mandatory requirement that bidders complete and submit a signed Proof of Visit Form from the station commander prior to the bid opening. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, and vendors are responsible for monitoring the DGS website for potential change notices.

This procurement opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, mandating that bidders self-certify as a small business through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov before the bid opening date. Failure to obtain small business certification by the deadline will result in bid disqualification. The contract will be paid monthly based on actual services rendered, with all invoices for the season required to be submitted before May 15th of each year. Contractors must maintain worker's compensation, public liability, and property damage insurance. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the bid allows for pricing per ton, per part thereof, or per bag of deicing material. The Commonwealth reserves the right to not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Contractors will be financially responsible for repairing any damage to parking lot surfaces, sidewalks, curbing, bumper blocks, or lawns, with specific restrictions on salt usage on concrete surfaces. Electronic bid responses will be the only method of submission accepted for this contract opportunity.