020-PSP Troop G McConnellsburg Lawn Care

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Pennsylvania State Police Troop G located in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, is seeking lawn care services through a competitive bid process. The contract encompasses comprehensive lawn maintenance services including weekly mowing, weed whacking, shrub/tree trimming, and monthly weed control for the Troop G facility. The initial contract term is one year, spanning from April 15, 2023, to April 14, 2024, with four potential one-year renewal options. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, remove all clippings and debris, and complete a mandatory site visit prior to bid submission. The procurement requires vendors to complete several key documents including a Cost Matrix detailing pricing for 28 lawn maintenance units, 7 weed control units, and 3 landscaping maintenance units per contract year. The bid is due on April 4, 2023, and all bidding will be conducted exclusively through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.

This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, requiring mandatory self-certification through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov prior to the bid opening date. Any bid from a vendor without small business certification will be deemed unresponsive and automatically disqualified. Bidders must complete a Proof of Visit Form, signed by an authorized station representative, demonstrating their physical inspection of the service location. Vendors must also submit a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, confirming compliance with state labor and workplace safety laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes pricing mechanisms for multiple service categories, suggesting flexibility in potential contract values. The procurement emphasizes local economic participation through its small business designation and requires vendors to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of site-specific lawn care requirements through the mandatory site visit process.