DSA FD15 Sunken Branch Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Susquehannock State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 2,800 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) for the Sunken Branch Road project located in Lycoming County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with electronic submission requirements and no pre-bid conference scheduled. Key deliverables include creating a project-specific DSA pile, delivering material at a rate of 500 tons per day, and ensuring precise paver-placement and compaction according to strict DCNR specifications. Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including a signed acknowledgement of DSA specifications, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification form. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term spanning from the purchase order's effective date through June 30, 2023. Bids are due by November 21, 2022, and must be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal, with bid results to be posted on the eMarketplace website.

The contract opportunity includes specific provisions for small and diverse businesses, allowing them to participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. To qualify as a Small Business (SB), vendors must meet specific revenue, employee, and ownership criteria, while Small Diverse Business (SDB) vendors must first self-certify as an SB and obtain certification from an approved third-party organization. The Commonwealth's Reciprocal Limitations Act provides preference to Pennsylvania-based bidders, with preference ranges of 3-15% depending on the product or service. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 2,800 tons of limestone aggregate, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. The procurement also includes worker protection certifications, requiring compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws such as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Contractors providing false certifications could face contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on future contracts.