35X-195900 Re-Match USA Cleanup Project

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Waste Management is soliciting professional services for a comprehensive waste removal and clean-up project at the Re-Match USA, Inc. facility located in Rush Township, Schuylkill County. The procurement involves removing approximately 3,000 tons of abandoned solid waste materials, including rolled waste artificial turf, crumb rubber, and sediment controls from the site at 92 Progress Avenue in Tamaqua. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 10:00 am, with attendance being a critical prerequisite for bid submission; failure to attend will result in bid rejection. The project requires a detailed work plan, waste removal, site clean-up, final site sweep, soil scraping, and an end-of-project report. Bidders must submit electronically through the Department of General Services' eMarketplace website, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Technical questions should be directed to Joshua Matulevich at jmatulevic@pa.gov, while bidding procedure inquiries should be sent to Brian Franklin at brfranklin@pa.gov. The contract term is set for 60 days from purchase order receipt, with a potential 30-day extension if site access conditions limit work completion.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate experience in waste management and environmental remediation, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, and automotive liability policies. The bid requires compliance with various labor regulations, as outlined in the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, which mandates adherence to 13 specific labor laws and regulations. Potential penalties for non-compliance or false certification include contract termination and a three-year debarment from Commonwealth contracts. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves unit pricing for multiple service components, including waste removal, sediment control removal, and site restoration. Contractors must obtain necessary permits from Rush Township and Schuylkill County and demonstrate the ability to manage and dispose of waste materials in compliance with environmental regulations. Payment will be processed monthly based on actual services performed, supported by manifests and weight slips.