D 11-1 mats and rags

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 11 is seeking a contractor to provide mat and rag rental/cleaning services for their facility located at 51 Fox Chapel Road in Pittsburgh, PA. The procurement, identified as Solicitation 6100062732, requires bi-weekly rental and cleaning of various sized mats (3x5, 4x6, and 3x10) with rubber backing and non-slip surfaces for indoor and outdoor use, along with 655 red shop towels measuring 12"x12". The initial contract term is 24 months with an optional 24-month renewal period, and PennDOT reserves the right to extend any single term by up to 90 days. Contractors must be established mat cleaning service companies with at least one year of industry experience. The original bid submission deadline was January 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM; however, an addendum (#2) dated January 8, 2025, canceled the solicitation and indicated it would be resubmitted at a later date. Bidders are required to submit multiple forms including Worker Protection and Investment Certification, Trade Secret Form, Iran Free Procurement Certification, Domestic Workforce Utilization Form, and Contractor Information Form.

The procurement includes several important compliance requirements and restrictions that potential bidders must meet. Contractors must certify compliance with Pennsylvania's labor laws, including Unemployment Compensation Law and Workers' Compensation Law, and adhere to Enhanced Minimum Wage Provisions requiring a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour for employees. The solicitation includes an Anti-Sweatshop Clause and Domestic Workforce Utilization requirements, mandating that contractors specify the percentage of direct labor performed within the United States or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement countries. Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements may apply, potentially impacting bidders from states with their own preference programs. The contract includes a material contingency of $1,000 per rolling calendar year and allows for a potential 4% price escalation if the renewal option is exercised. PennDOT maintains tax-exempt status, and no taxes should be included in bid prices. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the document suggests this is a service contract with moderate financial scope focused on facility maintenance supplies.