23SW DMA 3 RKD

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting bids for a deer carcass disposal service contract covering Southwest Deer Management Area 3 (DMA3), specifically targeting portions of Armstrong, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties. The contract requires a qualified vendor to remove, transport, and deliver deer heads from deceased Whitetail Deer carcasses located within 50 feet of publicly maintained roadways. Key deliverables include tagging and transporting deer heads to designated Pennsylvania Game Commission facilities and properly disposing of remaining carcass parts at approved landfills or transfer stations. The contract period runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with potential renewal options for up to four additional years. Electronic bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, with a public bid opening on the same day. Potential bidders should direct project specification questions to Patrick Snickles at 1-833-PGC-HUNT and electronic bid completion inquiries to the Contracts and Procurement department at 717-787-6594.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must have a Vendor Number assigned by the Commonwealth to receive payment and can register or update their information on the Department of General Services website. The contract requires vendors to provide proof of adequate insurance coverage and submit a list of employees. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice. Successful bidders must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, affirming compliance with various Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to comply could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition on bidding for future contracts.