DSA FD16 Right Asaph Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Tioga Forest District, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 4,350 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Right Asaph Road in Warren County. The procurement is structured as an established price contract with a term beginning on the Original PO Effective Date and ending upon complete delivery, acceptance, warranty period expiration, or payment. Key deliverables include creating a project-specific DSA pile, scheduling work, delivering material, and completing paver-placing and compaction according to detailed specifications. Contractors must submit bids electronically and provide several mandatory documents, including a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, and either a Contractor Acknowledgment of DSA Specifications or Quarry Letter of Intent. The bid due date is March 14, 2024, with contract performance expected through September 30, 2024. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total sum, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per day for late delivery or performance.

The DCNR has implemented a Small Business Procurement Initiative that encourages participation from Small Businesses (SB) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDB) as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. Eligible businesses can self-certify to compete for contract opportunities, potentially under the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program. The contract does not specify a precise award value or budget range, but notes that quantities may increase or decrease based on departmental needs. Contractors must comply with Commonwealth nondiscrimination, integrity, and responsibility provisions, and provide certifications regarding lobbying and Iran-free procurement. Additionally, vendors must demonstrate compliance with state labor and workplace safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, Prevailing Wage Act, and Apprenticeship and Training Act. Failure to meet these requirements could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition on bidding for Commonwealth contracts.