Anthracite Coal, Under 500 Tons

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is soliciting bids for an Anthracite Coal procurement opportunity under 500 tons, targeting three specific government facilities: the Reading State Office Building, the Eckley Miners' Village Historical & Museum Commission, and the Scranton Anthracite Museum Historical & Museum Commission. The contract requires delivery of Anthracite coal in the 7/16 - 3/16 inch size range, with specific technical specifications including precise BTU content, sulfur content, ash content, moisture content, and volatile matter content. Vendors must provide detailed coal certification for each truckload and are responsible for sampling and analysis to ensure compliance with Commonwealth specifications. The bid submission is electronic through the PA Supplier Portal, with a posted date of May 28, 2014, and a bid due date of June 19, 2014. Contractors must coordinate deliveries with designated site contacts, adhere to specific delivery hour requirements, and use high-lift dump trucks capable of shoveling coal into individual bins at each location.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The contract term is one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Commonwealth reserves the right to supervise weighing, adjust invoice weights, and potentially procure coal through alternative competitive bidding procedures if deemed in the best interest of the government. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement is for under 500 tons of coal across the three facilities. Contractors must be prepared to provide customer references, potential product demonstrations, and comprehensive documentation verifying coal quality and delivery specifications. The Commonwealth maintains significant discretion in evaluating and selecting vendors, with the ability to require additional product information, testing, and certifications throughout the procurement process.