DSA- FD19- Laurel Run Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Delaware Forest District 19, is soliciting bids for a road aggregate project in Monroe County's Price Township. The procurement involves delivering, paver-placing, and compacting approximately 960 tons of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on Laurel Run Road, with potential quantity adjustments based on departmental needs. Contractors must source DSA from a PennDOT-qualified quarry, meeting strict technical specifications including specific sieve size percentages, pH levels, Los Angeles Abrasion loss limits, and moisture content parameters. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including a DSA Certification Form, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and terminate on June 13, 2025, with bids to be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal and evaluated based on the lowest total sum. Evaluation criteria include compliance with aggregate material requirements, such as deriving from natural stone formations, having a Los Angeles Abrasion rating under 45%, and maintaining a Plasticity Index maximum of 4.

The procurement includes provisions supporting small businesses, specifically through the DCNR's Small Business and Small Diverse Business (SB/SDB) procurement initiative. To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be independently owned, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. The contract requires a performance security of $10,000, which can be submitted as a performance bond, certified check, or letter of credit. Contractors must also provide specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation and Public Liability/Property Damage insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. Payment will be processed via ACH direct deposit upon satisfactory project completion. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including enhanced minimum wage provisions requiring at least $15.00 per hour for employees. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears to be part of ongoing road maintenance and infrastructure improvement efforts in the Monroe County area.