DSA- FD03- West Licking Creek Drive

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Tuscarora State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 6,500 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on West Locking Creek Drive, spanning Mifflin and Huntingdon Counties. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid conference on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 am at the intersection of West Licking Creek Drive and Birch Run Haul Road, where prospective bidders must discuss job specifications and tour the project site. Contractors must use a PennDOT-qualified quarry source approved for C2A production and ensure the aggregate meets specific material specifications, including precise sieve size percentages, pH range of 6-12.45, Los Angeles Abrasion loss of less than 45%, and a Plasticity Index of 4. The contract will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and terminate on August 21, 2025, with bids to be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total sum bidder, with payment made upon satisfactory completion of the project for actual services performed.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for small businesses and small diverse businesses (SB/SDB) through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities. To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be a for-profit U.S. business, independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide performance security of 10% of the total contract price and carry specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation and Public Liability insurance. Contractors must also comply with worker protection regulations, including enhanced minimum wage requirements of $15.00 per hour and nondiscrimination policies. The project includes specific background check and data breach prevention requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 6,500 tons of DSA materials and associated placement services across state forest roads in Mifflin and Huntingdon Counties.