DSA FD15 Portage Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Susquehannock State Forest, is seeking services to deliver, paver place, and compact approximately 2,000 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Portage Road in Lycoming County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a bid due date of March 19, 2024. Key deliverables include the precise placement and compaction of limestone aggregate according to strict DSA specifications, which require compliance with specific sieve analysis, pH, LA Abrasion, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content standards. Bidders must submit a comprehensive Schedule of Work, letters acknowledging DSA specifications, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification form. The contract term extends from the receipt of the Purchase Order through July 31, 2024, with the potential for quantity adjustments based on DCNR's operational needs. Award will be determined by the lowest total sum bid, with responsive and responsible bidders given priority consideration.

The DCNR has implemented a Small Business Initiative that allows small businesses (SB) and small diverse businesses (SDB) to self-certify and compete for this contract as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. Vendors must be verified through the Commonwealth's Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) to qualify for potential set-aside considerations. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 2,000 tons of limestone aggregate, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and other state labor and workforce safety regulations. The contract requires contractors to provide an authorized signature confirming their ability to competently supply the required DSA product, and failure to submit appropriate acknowledgements could result in disqualification. Additionally, contractors must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including provisions related to lobbying, Iran-free procurement, and contractor responsibility.