CSVT Mowing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Engineering District 3-0, is soliciting electronic bids for residential turf mowing services for properties owned by PennDOT in Snyder and Union Counties near Selinsgrove and Winfield. The procurement specifically covers maintenance of approximately 18 properties associated with the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project, with the potential for property count to increase or decrease. Vendors must provide a mowing crew that includes a transport vehicle, a zero-turn mower with a minimum 40-inch cutting width, a gas-powered string trimmer, and a driver/operator with at least one year of relevant experience. Contractors are required to complete weekly mowing and landscape maintenance activities as directed by the District Roadside Specialist, submit a property location mowing log, complete a Confirmation of Service Form OS-501, and provide weekly invoices. The bid was posted on February 15, 2017, with a submission deadline of March 2, 2017, and can only be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) using the specific solicitation number.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid appears to be open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and operational requirements. While 18 properties are currently included in the contract, PennDOT reserves the right to adjust the number of properties and mowing frequency based on financial and climatic conditions. Payment will be made on an hourly rate basis, with no additional charges permitted for equipment repairs, adjustments, or servicing. The contract covers properties in multiple locations, including Colonial Drive, Attig Road, Park Road, Stetler Avenue, Sunbury Road, and County Line Road. Although specific budget ranges were not detailed, the scope suggests a relatively small-scale maintenance contract focused on landscape management for transportation project-related properties. Vendors must designate a Project Manager to coordinate contract activities and participate in a pre-job meeting as part of the procurement process.