7840601ADES, sub towing SVC

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for Suburban Expressway Patrol Services, specifically targeting expeditious removal of disabled or accident vehicles and small non-hazardous debris from major expressways including I-476, Route 422, Route 309, Route 30, I-95, I-76, US-1, and Route 202. The contract requires the provision of 11 service patrol vehicles (SPVs) to cover expressway areas during peak traffic hours on weekdays, with an additional 3 backup SPVs. Service patrol vehicle operators (SPVOs) must have specialized training and be equipped to perform services such as tire changes, fuel provision, and towing disabled vehicles to designated drop-off locations. Operators must wear specific uniforms and adhere to strict operational guidelines. The solicitation was originally posted on August 1, 2017, with bid responses due by September 6, 2017. Contractors will have 180 days after receiving notice to proceed to fully implement the service requirements. Detailed vehicle specifications, equipment standards, and operational protocols are outlined in the contract documents, with hourly service fees to be paid based on active patrol time.

The contract documents include an Exhibit E detailing race-neutral language and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's commitment to providing opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs). While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated, contractors are encouraged to involve DBEs and SBEs in the work and must submit documentation of such involvement. The bid security requirement is $224,403.70, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No incumbent vendor is identified in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be structured with an initial term and the potential for one additional 2-year renewal, though specific contract value or budget range is not directly specified in the available documents. The procurement covers Montgomery County and includes Koppel Borough, with the primary goal of reducing traffic delays and congestion through rapid response and removal services on major Pennsylvania expressways.