BID Kiwi Skid-Steer Post Driver

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking to procure one (1) Kiwi Self-Contained Skid-steer post pounder or an approved equivalent for use in Warren County. The specific equipment requirements include the ability to drive 6"x6" wood or steel posts up to 10' tall, a minimum 50-degree side-to-side tilt, a separate hydraulic reservoir, a specific control box, a hydraulic post driver with foot, a skid-steer mounting system, and a 120,000-pound impact capability. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, including a completed Invitation for Bid, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form listing the state of manufacture, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification form. The solicitation is structured as an established price contract, with the intent to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will commence after a fully executed purchase order and terminate on June 30, 2025, with delivery to be made to the Bureau of Forestry in Wellsboro, PA. The bid is due by April 21, 2025, and the evaluation will focus on the lowest total bid meeting all specified technical requirements.

The procurement includes provisions to support small businesses, specifically through the Commonwealth's Small Business and Small Diverse Business (SB/SDB) procurement initiative. To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be independently owned, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. The contract includes comprehensive integrity provisions, nondiscrimination clauses, and requirements for compliance with Pennsylvania state labor laws and worker safety regulations. Bidders must certify adherence to thirteen specific state labor and workforce safety laws, with potential legal consequences for false declarations, including contract termination and a three-year debarment from state contract bidding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded on a reimbursement basis following delivery and final acceptance via Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposit. The Department reserves the right to request references, verify bidder qualifications, and adjust contract quantities based on departmental needs.