23WHM SGL 305 Culvert Replacement

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is soliciting electronic bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Project PGC-305-25-01, the Diakon Road Culvert Replacement on State Game Lands #305 located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes removal of an existing culvert, decommissioning a portion of roadway, construction of a new 18-foot by 4-foot 7-inch aluminum structural plate box culvert (36 feet long), construction of approximately 400 linear feet of new roadway on a realigned route, installation of riprap for scour protection, erosion and sedimentation control measures, seeding of disturbed areas, and support and protection of existing utilities through installation of Unistrut clamping systems on steel beams. Electronic bids must be submitted through the SRM system and will be opened on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Division of Contracts and Procurement, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The contract is estimated to commence upon delivery of the purchase order (estimated April 30, 2026) and terminate on June 30, 2026, with contract time being of the essence. Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct site visits to assess existing road conditions and drainage patterns; contact information for site visits is available through Drew Keller at 814-643-1831 or Joe Turner at 717-528-8963, and technical questions should be directed to Angela Lindgren at 717-787-4250, extension 73620. The Commonwealth will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Commonwealth law, and no bid guarantee or bond is required at submission, though the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount within 10 days of award.

There are no set-asides specifically designated for disadvantaged enterprises in this procurement, though all bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements per Determination No. 26-03717, the Steel Products Procurement Act, the Reciprocal Limitations Act, the Public Works Employment Verification Act (requiring E-Verify participation), and Pennsylvania's enhanced minimum wage provisions of no less than $15.00 per hour adjusted annually for cost-of-living. All bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file and must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within two business days of bid opening, along with Lobbying Certification, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Iran Free Procurement Certification, and Reciprocal Limitations Act forms. The contractor must also comply with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Chapter 102 erosion and sedimentation control regulations, maintain existing drainage facilities unless directed otherwise, verify underground utility locations through PA One Call in compliance with Act 287, and maintain at least one lane of Diakon Road open at all times for access to the Diakon Wilderness Center for Youth Services. A one-year warranty is required on all items, and the contractor must maintain records supporting pricing and costs for three years following final payment. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the procurement documents; interested vendors should register with the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal at www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us or contact 877-435-7363, 717-346-2676, or RA-PSCSRMPORTAL@pa.gov to obtain their Vendor Number and access additional procurement information.