23NC SGL338 School Road Improvement

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC), Northcentral Region, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive road improvement project on State Game Land (SGL) 338 in Elk County, specifically involving maintenance of approximately 7,034 feet of administrative road. The project requires a contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, aggregates, cross-pipes, and seed for road maintenance and enhancement. Key deliverables include removing 12 existing cross-pipes, installing 15 new 18-inch corrugated plastic pipes with concrete headwalls, applying 3,230 tons of PennDOT 2A aggregate running surface, and placing 345 tons of PennDOT 2RC bedding material. An optional site inspection is scheduled for December 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Bennetts Valley Community Center, with electronic bids due through the PA Supplier Portal by January 8, 2026. The project will be awarded as a single contract to the lowest responsible bidder, with work to commence within 10 days of purchase order issuance and completion mandated by June 26, 2026.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and provide a $15,000 performance bond, comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum $300,000 coverage, and worker's compensation insurance. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and various labor regulations, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act and Minimum Wage Act. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves significant road infrastructure improvements with estimated material quantities suggesting a substantial contract value. Contractors must also adhere to prevailing wage rates and secure necessary township and state road bonding prior to work commencement. Technical questions can be directed to Jason Wagner at 814-404-2220, and administrative inquiries to Bobbi Mercer at 717-787-6594.