020-PSP-Troop A, Somerset Lawn Care

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop A at the Somerset Station, is soliciting bids for lawn care maintenance services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) covering the period from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, with potential for four additional one-year renewals. The procurement encompasses comprehensive lawn maintenance activities including monthly mowing, weed whacking, shrub and tree trimming, and weed control for the station's grounds. Deliverables require the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the specified maintenance tasks. Bidders must complete a mandatory on-site visit and submit a signed Proof of Visit Form, which must be completed and endorsed by the Station Commander or a representative prior to the bid opening. The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2023, with a posted date of February 10, 2023. The Commonwealth will only compensate for services actually rendered, with no guaranteed minimum work commitment. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, public liability, and property damage insurance, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a strict requirement that bidders self-certify as a small business through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov prior to the bid opening date. Failure to obtain small business certification by the specified deadline will result in the bid being deemed unresponsive and automatically disqualified from consideration. The procurement covers Tioga County and the South Pottstown CDP, focusing on the Pennsylvania State Police facility. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for potential multi-year renewal options, suggesting a scalable engagement. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation. Interested vendors must thoroughly review all specifications, complete the mandatory site visit, and ensure full compliance with small business certification requirements to be eligible for contract award.