DSA Benner Run Road - Moshannon F. D. #9

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for the Moshannon State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 8,500 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Benner Run Road. The project, located in Centre County within Rush Township, requires a contractor capable of creating a project-specific DSA pile that meets stringent technical specifications, including precise sieve size ranges and plasticity index requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for September 27, 2021, at the Black Moshannon Forest Maintenance Headquarters, where prospective bidders were required to meet to discuss job specifications and tour the job site. The solicitation (number 6100054151) was originally due on September 30, 2021, but was extended to October 12, 2021, at 1:00 PM following an addendum that corrected project details. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total sum, with contractors required to provide performance security of 10% of the total contract price, which can be in the form of a performance bond, letter of credit, or certified check.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation for this particular procurement, the attached DCNR Small Business Initiative document suggests the agency has a general commitment to supporting small and diverse businesses. The contract requires the selected contractor to complete the work by June 30, 2022, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per day assessed for any delays in delivery or performance. Though a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 8,500 tons of DSA placement, which implies a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability by completing either a "DSA Contractor Acknowledgement of DSA Specifications" form or a "DSA Quarry Letter of Intent" form, depending on whether they will be directly supplying the aggregate. The procurement is structured as an electronic bid (SRM) submission, and interested parties were advised to contact Ryan Ling at 814-765-0821 for additional project details or directions.