DSA Old Shingle Road Forest District 7

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, Bald Eagle State Forest District 07, is seeking services to deliver, paver-place, and roll approximately 6,000 tons of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) along 3.2 miles of Old Shingle Road in Hartley and Lewis Townships, Union County. The project involves creating and placing DSA material to improve the road surface, starting one mile west of the Buffalo Mills Road intersection and extending toward the Hook Natural Area boundary/Buffalo Flat Road. Bidders must submit a DCNR Bureau of Forestry DSA Certification Form, Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, and a Schedule of Work, demonstrating their ability to meet stringent material and performance specifications. The work must be completed by August 30, 2019, with liquidated damages of $250 per day per item assessed for late delivery or performance. Key qualifications include the ability to provide DSA material that meets specific gradation, abrasion, pH, and plasticity requirements, with strict transportation guidelines including 100% load coverage during transit.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though the Reciprocal Limitations Act Form suggests potential preferences for Pennsylvania-based bidders. Contractors must provide a performance bond equal to 10% of the total contract price and carry workers' compensation, public liability, and property damage insurance. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates that bids will be awarded to the lowest total sum bidder. The contract will be awarded for a period commencing upon the issuance of a fully executed purchase order and continuing until complete delivery and acceptance of services, with a maximum extension of three additional months. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the project involves approximately 6,000 tons of DSA material and associated road improvement services, suggesting a substantial infrastructure investment for the region.