7840450000 East Dirt Roads

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for a dirt road maintenance contract covering approximately 38 miles of unpaved roads in Susquehanna County's eastern region. The procurement involves comprehensive road maintenance services including road shaping (28 miles in spring and 10 miles in fall), which encompasses scarifying, grading, shaping, and compacting to restore road cross-sections and eliminate surface irregularities. Contractors must provide specific equipment including a grader, roller, tractor/rake, haul truck, and stone box, and will be required to apply approximately 15,000 gallons of emulsified dust palliative near residences, schools, and churches. The contract is scheduled to commence on July 1st and conclude on June 30th, with a mandatory site visit required between June 23-27, 2025. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the Commonwealth's electronic system (SRM) via the PA Supplier Portal, with public bid opening scheduled virtually via Microsoft Teams on May 30, 2025, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with PennDOT Publication 408 standards, environmental management practices, and adherence to worker protection and workforce safety regulations.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Business Contracting, with only businesses certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Small Business Contracting Program eligible to submit bids. Contractors must meet stringent qualifications, including providing a comprehensive list of vehicles and equipment, submitting a Spill Response Plan, and certifying compliance with 13 specific Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws. The contract requires paying employees a minimum of $15.00 per hour and includes provisions for recycled content in materials. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the scope involves procuring 4,000 tons of 2A Modified aggregate material and performing extensive road maintenance services. Contractors must also demonstrate domestic workforce utilization, with maximum consideration given to suppliers performing direct labor exclusively within the United States or countries party to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement includes multiple attachments detailing technical specifications, workforce requirements, and environmental management principles, indicating a comprehensive and detailed contracting process designed to ensure high-quality infrastructure maintenance.