DSA Clear Run Rd. FD-8

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Pennsylvania on October 2, 2014, focuses on a road maintenance project for Clear Run Road in Erie City. The procurement seeks services to deliver, place, and roll approximately 6,500 tons of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on the roadway. This project is being managed through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program. Potential contractors must demonstrate compliance with specific DSA material specifications, including precise gradation requirements, pH levels, moisture content, plasticity index, and Los Angeles abrasion standards. Contractors must also complete a DSA Certification Form, which requires documentation of the parent stone type, project details, and total tonnage. The proposal submission deadline is October 16, 2014, providing bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their qualifications and technical responses.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated in the documentation, contractors must be PennDOT-certified or have an authorized agent capable of certifying aggregate specifications. The project allows for flexibility in aggregate composition, permitting up to 50% of fine materials to be derived from lime kiln dust or cement kiln dust. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves approximately 6,500 tons of DSA material, which suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement initiative. The accompanying map (Clear Run Road DSA Map.pdf) provides geographic context for the project area, which appears to be located within Erie City's jurisdiction. Interested contractors should carefully review the DSA Certification Form to ensure full compliance with technical specifications and quality standards required by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.