7840640000, Maintenance, SCM Montgomery

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for routine maintenance of Stormwater Control Measures in Montgomery County District 6-0, with bids due September 8, 2026. This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses certified through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Small Business Contracting Program — only DGS-certified small businesses may submit bids.

The scope includes litter and trash removal, vegetation mowing, woody vegetation cutting, sediment and anti-skid material removal, and debris disposal from SCM features across the district. The contract includes five hourly-rate pay items: SCM Maintenance Four-Person Crew (450 estimated hours), Low Ground Pressure Mower (350 hours), SCM Maintenance Additional One-Person Crew Member (150 hours), Shadow Vehicle with Attenuator (40 hours), and Flashing Arrow Panel-Trailer Mounted (25 hours). The contractor must mobilize within ten business days of receiving a Notice to Start and complete assigned work locations within thirty calendar days of receipt.

The initial purchase-order validity runs through December 31, 2027, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms at rates potentially increasing up to 3% per renewal, plus up to three-month extensions. No subcontracting is permitted. The contractor must maintain current Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide Application Business License and Certified Pesticide Applicator Licenses for all applicators, maintain GPS tracking in dump trucks with real-time data reporting accessible to PennDOT, and designate a Contract Representative available 24/7/365. All equipment must be licensed, insured, and registered. The contractor bears all material, equipment, personnel, liability insurance, and safety-equipment costs, with traffic control, signage, and waste disposal costs considered incidental.

Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST; bids open September 8, 2026 at 11:05 AM EST via Microsoft Teams. Apparent low bidders must submit a Contractor Information Form, Proposed Equipment List, and Acknowledgment of SCM Maintenance Responsibilities within three days of notification, along with copies of required pesticide licenses. Payment is made via ACH within thirty days of proper invoice receipt per the Confirmation of Services Form (OS-501). The contractor must comply with Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and applicable state labor and workforce safety laws, and certify domestic-workforce utilization status on the required certification form.