7840450000 West Dirt Roads

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for dirt road shaping and dust palliative services in the western region of Susquehanna County. The procurement involves comprehensive road maintenance activities, including reshaping approximately 20 miles of unpaved roads in spring and 10 miles in fall, which requires scarifying, grading, shaping, and compacting to restore road cross-sections and eliminate surface irregularities. Specific deliverables include procuring 3,800 tons of 2A Modified aggregate material and applying 15,000 gallons of emulsified dust palliative, with a focus on areas near residences, schools, churches, and intersections with safety concerns. The contract period runs from July 1st to June 30th, with a mandatory site visit scheduled between June 23-27, 2025, and a pre-season meeting required. Contractors must provide extensive equipment including a grader, roller, tractor/rake, haul truck, and distributor, and must comply with PennDOT Publication 408 standards and the Strategic Environmental Manager Program (SEMP). Bids will be publicly opened virtually via Microsoft Teams on May 30, 2025, at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time, with electronic submissions required through the Commonwealth's electronic system (SRM) via the PA Supplier Portal.

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 Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, maintaining appropriate insurance certificates, and adhering to an enhanced minimum wage requirement of $15.00 per hour. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed most advantageous. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves significant infrastructure maintenance with materials procurement and road treatment services. Potential bidders must navigate complex requirements including domestic workforce certification, trade secret protections, and comprehensive vehicle and equipment documentation. The contract includes provisions for a potential 3-month (90-day) extension period following the initial contract validity, offering flexibility for continued service delivery.