020-PSP-Troop J, Embreeville Lawn Care

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a lawn care service contract for Troop J, Embreeville station located in Chester County. The procurement involves comprehensive lawn maintenance services, including monthly mowing, weed whacking, shrub trimming, and weed control. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to perform these services. The contract period is initially set from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, with four potential one-year renewal options. A mandatory on-site visit is required for all bidders, and vendors must sign in before and after each grass cutting. The Commonwealth will only compensate for services actually rendered and has no minimum work guarantee. Bidders must complete a Proof of Visit Form, which must be signed by the Station Commander or representative, and submit this documentation prior to the bid opening date of February 8, 2023.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, which means only vendors who have self-certified as small businesses through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov are eligible to bid. Bidders must obtain their small business certification prior to the bid opening date, or their proposal will be deemed unresponsive and automatically rejected. Contractors must also provide comprehensive public liability and property damage insurance, submitting current insurance certificates to the Commonwealth before commencing work and at each contract renewal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's scope suggests a modest maintenance service contract focused on supporting the Pennsylvania State Police's facility maintenance needs. The small business set-aside indicates a strategic procurement approach designed to provide contracting opportunities for smaller local businesses within the Commonwealth's competitive bidding framework.