7840301DE, Shot Blast Services, Hardy

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), District 3-0, is seeking shot blasting services for various bridge decks, with this procurement focusing on steel shot blasting to clean and profile concrete deck surfaces in preparation for epoxy overlay application. The solicitation, identified as IFB #6100028041, requires contractors to furnish specialized machinery and perform surface preparation work, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal. The contract opportunity was posted on February 6, 2014, with proposals due by February 21, 2014. Bidders must provide comprehensive shot blasting services that include precise deck surface cleaning and profiling to ensure proper epoxy overlay adhesion. The work will involve multiple bridge locations, with specific details outlined in the accompanying documents, including location maps and an addendum that clarifies technical requirements such as inspection protocols and edge grinding responsibilities.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements in the available documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors with expertise in shot blasting and bridge deck surface preparation technologies. While an incumbent vendor is not specifically named, the addendum references "past work," suggesting potential existing relationships with contractors who have performed similar services. The scope suggests multiple bridge rehabilitation projects across different jurisdictions, including Blair County, with work potentially varying based on traffic control requirements and bridge-specific characteristics. Although precise budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive documentation, including an Excel attachment listing bridge identification numbers, deck dimensions, and potential treatment costs, indicates a potentially significant infrastructure investment aimed at maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure through systematic bridge deck rehabilitation.