DSA Carrier Road Phase 3 Forest District 10

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Sproul State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 4,095 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) for the Carrier Road Phase 3 Forest District 10 project located in Columbia County and Harveys Lake Borough. The procurement requires the creation of a project-specific DSA pile that must be tested and approved by DCNR prior to delivery, with the contractor responsible for submitting a Schedule of Work and required documentation. Deliverables include limestone aggregate placed at a rate of 88 tons per hour, compacted to DCNR specifications, with bidders required to submit their responses electronically through the PA Supplier Portal. The contract term runs from the receipt of the Purchase Order through August 31, 2022, with bids to be evaluated and awarded based on the lowest total sum. The bid response deadline is October 5, 2021, with all technical specifications detailed in the attached Statement of Work and Attachment A, which outline precise requirements for aggregate composition, including sieve analysis, pH, LA Abrasion, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for small businesses, with the Commonwealth encouraging participation from Small Businesses (SB) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDB). To qualify as an SB, businesses must be independently owned, with no more than 100 full-time employees and average gross revenues not exceeding $38.5 million over three years. The procurement also includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown in Pennsylvania. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes provisions for businesses to self-certify and participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. The Small Business Reserve program is open to all businesses that are SBs or SDBs, potentially expanding opportunities for smaller enterprises. Though a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 4,095 tons of aggregate, which suggests a substantial infrastructure improvement project with potential for meaningful economic participation by qualifying small businesses.