20, PSP Pittsburgh Station Lawn Care

The Pennsylvania State Police, Procurement & Supply Division is seeking a lawn care service provider for the Troop B, Pittsburgh Station through a competitive bid process. The procurement opportunity requires a qualified vendor to perform lawn maintenance services, specifically four (4) grass cuttings per month and monthly weed control throughout the service period from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025. The contract demands comprehensive lawn care, including cutting, trimming, and maintaining the grass area, with the vendor responsible for supplying all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. Bidders must complete a mandatory site visit and obtain a signed Proof of Visit Form from the Station Commander or representative, which must be submitted by the bid opening date of April 3, 2020. Electronic bid responses are the only acceptable submission method, and all bidders must be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us). The vendor must remove all clippings, trimmings, and lawn debris from the premises and carry appropriate workers' compensation insurance as required by Pennsylvania law.

This procurement opportunity is specifically set aside for small businesses, mandating that all bidders must 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 deadline will result in bid disqualification. The contract will be awarded on a monthly payment basis, contingent upon successful completion of services, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to not guarantee a minimum amount of work. Vendors are required to thoroughly inspect the site and consider all prevailing conditions that might impact their bid pricing. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract spans five years and includes multiple service periods within each fiscal year. The procurement process emphasizes vendor preparedness, site familiarity, and strict adherence to specified lawn maintenance requirements, with potential for contract termination or rejection for non-compliance with bidding and performance standards.