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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting proposals for Trash Pick Up and Removal Services across Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Claysville, and Northern Cambria Counties. The contract requires furnishing all materials, equipment, and personnel necessary for efficient roadside trash removal on state highways throughout the year. Specific deliverables include year-round trash collection utilizing work crews equipped with ANSI class 2 safety vests, hard hats, and leather boots, while adhering to strict work zone traffic control guidelines. The initial contract term runs from the time of issuance through June 30, 2021, with options to renew for four additional one-year terms, and potentially extend up to three additional months. Key objectives include maintaining roadway cleanliness, ensuring worker safety, and implementing best operational practices for litter removal. The bid submission deadline was October 23, 2020, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. Evaluation will focus on compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and pricing structures based on hourly rates for trash pickup and removal services.

This procurement is specifically set aside for small business contractors, with mandatory certification through the Department of General Services as a prerequisite for bidding. Potential bidders must complete several administrative forms, including a Contractor Information Form, Roadside Equipment Inspection Form, and Confirmation of Service Form within three days of being identified as the apparent low bidder. The contract utilizes an Established Price Contract with Escalation model, allowing for price adjustments during renewal terms. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract includes detailed requirements for equipment, including specifications for work zone traffic control vehicles with attenuators, flashing arrow panels, and revolving yellow lights. Pricing will be structured around hourly rates for trash removal services and work zone traffic control, with PennDOT reserving the right to adjust estimated quantities as needed. Though specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial commitment to maintaining roadway cleanliness across multiple Pennsylvania counties.