District 5 Wastewater Treatment

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has issued a solicitation for District 5 Wastewater Treatment services in Monroe County, specifically targeting the maintenance and operation of drinking water supply, wastewater treatment systems, and a Lift Pump Station and force main at the Crescent Lake Roadside Rest Area and Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center. The procurement requires a comprehensive service contract involving the complete maintenance and operation of a 9,000 GPD extended aeration sewage treatment plant, with contractors responsible for process control sampling, laboratory analyses, record keeping, report preparation, equipment operation, and preventive maintenance. Qualified contractors must maintain specific operator certifications, including Class D and E1 sewage treatment plant certification, and possess the capability to provide 5-7 days per week monitoring and 24/7 emergency response within two hours. The bid submission deadline is January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM the same day. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, proper environmental management, and the ability to meet NPDES permit requirements. Contractors will be responsible for chemical supplies, routine maintenance materials, and sludge removal/disposal costs, with PennDOT handling major repairs and capital improvements.

The contract is exclusively reserved for DGS-certified Small Businesses, with a one-year initial term and potential for two additional two-year renewals, each allowing a 4% rate increase. Pricing will include monthly payments for routine maintenance and operations, with separate line items for emergency service calls, parts, and materials. Major repairs will be billed at cost plus 15%, while specialized subcontractor work will be billed at cost plus 5%. The contract includes stringent performance standards with liquidated damages ranging from $250 to $500 for various compliance failures, such as missed testing, improper sampling, permit violations, and delayed emergency response. Insurance requirements mandate workers' compensation coverage and public liability/property damage insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract allows for up to a three-month extension to prevent service disruption. The procurement documents include additional compliance requirements such as Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification, Trade Secret Protection, and Worker Protection Certification, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of this state contract opportunity.