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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for mowing and trash pickup services along Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia County. The contract requires a contractor to perform routine maintenance services, including mowing grass to a uniform 4-inch height, trimming around structures, and conducting year-round trash pickup of debris 2 inches and larger. The work will be performed on an as-needed basis, with an expected mowing cycle every 14 calendar days during the growing season. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and safety gear, and will be required to use PennDOT's electronic reporting system and provide real-time GPS data. The initial contract term runs from the issuance of the Purchase Order through November 30, 2020, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal options. The bid was posted on June 5, 2019, with a due date of June 19, 2019, and no pre-bid conference was scheduled.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Business Contracting, meaning only bidders certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Small Business Contracting Program may submit a bid for these services. Contractors must demonstrate acceptable equipment and personnel capabilities, with specific minimum requirements for vehicles, tools, and staffing. The successful bidder will be responsible for all work zone traffic control measures and proper disposal of collected debris at approved sites. Payments will be based on the number of completed mowing cycles and man-hours for trash pickup and removal. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the contract includes provisions for fixed pricing with potential escalation. Contractors must complete a Roadside Equipment Inspection Form (REI) within 3 days of being identified as the apparent low bidder, and must comply with all Pennsylvania laws and regulations regarding transportation and municipal services.