020-PSP-Troop C, Clarion Snow Removal

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Pennsylvania State Police Troop C in Clarion, is seeking a contractor for on-call snow removal and granular deicing material application services. The contract will cover the facility located at 209 Commerce Road in Clarion, PA, with an anticipated contract period from November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and potential for four one-year renewals. Contractors must provide comprehensive snow removal services including plowing, hand shoveling, and deicing material application, utilizing adequately sized equipment to ensure efficient service. Key deliverables include maintaining a detailed logbook documenting arrival and departure times and material usage, and providing proof of material consumption upon request. Prospective bidders are required to complete an on-site visit form after scheduling an appointment with the Station Commander, with the form mandatory for bid submission. The electronic bid is due on August 12, 2022, at 10:00 am, and failure to attach the completed on-site visit form will result in bid rejection.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet stringent requirements, including obtaining workers' compensation and public liability insurance, and ensuring all staff undergo federal fingerprint background checks before facility access. The Commonwealth has no guaranteed minimum work obligation and will only compensate for services actually rendered, with pricing to be based on per-ton or per-bag rates. The contract includes enhanced minimum wage provisions requiring contractors to pay employees at least $15.00 per hour for work directly performing contracted services. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract emphasizes the importance of understanding existing site conditions, with no additional compensation to be awarded for vendor unfamiliarity with work site parameters. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, indicating that actual compensation will depend on the volume of snow removal and deicing services required during the contract period.