Blce - DEO #8 - erie snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) Department of Environmental Operations (DEO) #8 in Erie County, is soliciting bids for on-call snow removal and granular deicing material application services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #6100064751. The five-year contract requires a contractor to perform snow removal and apply deicing materials in areas designated by the station commander, with services to be paid per task completed. Bidders must conduct a mandatory site visit with Sgt. Brian M. Resetar and submit comprehensive documentation including a completed cost matrix, site visit form, worker protection form, current insurance proof, and small business certification. Key requirements include hourly rate pricing for snow removal tasks, comprehensive labor cost documentation, and compliance with specific service protocols such as using indicator flags to protect parking curbs and logging all service activities. The procurement mandates that contractors use federal background check-cleared staff and adhere to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. All bids must be electronically submitted through the PA Supplier Portal by November 11, 2025, with questions accepted in writing until November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to RA-SPPSPBIDS@PA.GOV.

The contract is exclusively reserved for Pennsylvania small businesses, with vendors required to submit current small business certification from the Department of General Services. Contractors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Staff performing services must pass federal fingerprint background checks and comply with worker protection regulations, including a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item and may terminate the agreement for convenience, non-appropriation of funds, or cause. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the cost matrix indicates estimated annual service quantities of 60 hours for snow removal/plowing, 30 hours for sidewalk snow removal, 60 tons of granular deicing material, and 50 bags of deicing material. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of site conditions and operational requirements, with no additional compensation provided for vendor unfamiliarity with work environments.