BID FD16 DSA Strait Run Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Tioga Forest District, is seeking bids for the delivery, paver-placement, and compaction of approximately 3,750 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Strait Run Road in Warren County. Contractors must provide 4" MINUS aggregate meeting stringent specifications, including compliance with Section 9106 of the PA Vehicle Code, specific sieve gradations, pH levels between 6-12.45, Los Angeles Abrasion less than 40%, and a Plasticity Index of 4 or less. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the U.S. Geological Survey facility in Wellsboro, PA, where prospective bidders must tour the job site and sign in. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by February 4, 2026, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors are required to provide three project references demonstrating prior experience with paver placement and rolling of at least 3,750 tons of DSA or Trail Surface Aggregate, and must submit a performance security equal to 10% of the total contract price.

The procurement opportunity includes a Small Business Procurement Initiative that promotes participation of Small Businesses (SBs) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDBs), with specific qualification criteria for vendors. To qualify as a Small Business, a vendor must be a for-profit, independently owned U.S. business with no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees and average gross revenues not exceeding $47 million over three years. The contract incorporates a Reciprocal Limitations Act that provides preference for Pennsylvania resident bidders and Pennsylvania-manufactured goods, with preference rates ranging from 2% to 10% depending on the state and product category. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania labor laws and submit a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating adherence to various state labor regulations. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves the placement of 3,750 tons of limestone aggregate, suggesting a significant but not enormous procurement. The contract term is set to commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and terminate on June 15, 2026, with potential for liquidated damages of $250.00 per day for any delivery or performance delays.