35X198616 wilkesbarre site demolition

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality, is requesting bids on air sampling site demolition, disposal, and restoration in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County) at the intersection of Chilwick and Washington Streets under IFB 35X198616, with bids due August 14, 2026.

The scope includes removal and restoration of a shelter, meteorological tower, electrical service pole, and fence; removal of concrete pillars and underground conduit; removal of 8 to 10 inches of stone padding; refill with topsoil; and seeding with Pennsylvania blend grass. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits from local authorities, including electrical permits, and comply with Pennsylvania One Call requirements before excavation. The contractor is responsible for all required inspections and Commonwealth best management practices for erosion and sediment control.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No contract value or term is specified in the solicitation; contract start and end dates will be arranged by DEP following award.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Department of General Services' eMarketplace website at http://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us. The contractor must maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Comprehensive General Liability and Automotive Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, with the Commonwealth named as an additional insured. All products and services must be warranted free of defects for one year following delivery and acceptance. The bidder must be registered in Pennsylvania's Vendor Master file and must submit Lobbying Certification and Disclosure forms, Iran Free Procurement Certification, and Worker Protection and Investment Certification (Form BOP-2201) under Executive Order 2021-06, certifying compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws. Payment will be made within approximately 20 business days upon satisfactory completion and invoice receipt by the Commonwealth Comptroller.

Technical questions should be directed to Carl Shaver at (717) 439-6981 or cshaver@pa.gov; bidding procedure questions to Angel Mercado at angmercado@pa.gov.