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The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a contractor to provide road-killed deer carcass disposal services within portions of Armstrong, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties. The contract involves removing, transporting, and delivering deer heads to designated Pennsylvania Game Commission facilities, with carcasses to be disposed of in approved landfills or transfer stations. Specific requirements include tagging deer heads, reporting pickup locations, and adhering to strict safety protocols. The contract period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with an optional one-year renewal. Bids will be publicly opened on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM in Harrisburg, with the award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Contractors must possess a vendor number from the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and be prepared to follow comprehensive reporting and documentation requirements. Bidders must provide proof of adequate insurance coverage and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications outlined in the contract documents.

No specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly stated in the contract documents. Contractors under investigation by the Pennsylvania Game Commission or other law enforcement agencies are excluded from bidding. The Game Commission will supply storage coolers and location tags to the selected vendor, and contractors may be required to attend meetings with PGC staff to review work and discuss contract issues. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract covers a critical public service of removing road-killed deer from publicly maintained roadways. Bidders must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with state labor and workplace safety laws. Failure to comply with certification requirements could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition on bidding for state contracts. Interested vendors must contact Samara Trusso at 724-238-9523 for any questions regarding the contract specifications.