DSA - Oregon Road FD-2

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and roll approximately 3,400 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on Oregon Road in Wells Township, Fulton County. The project involves road surface improvement, beginning at the intersection with SR 915 and proceeding south for approximately 3 miles. Bidders must submit an electronic Invitation for Bid and provide a completed DCNR-Bureau of Forestry DSA Certification Form verifying that the surface material meets specific aggregate specifications. These specifications include detailed requirements for gradation, pH, moisture content, plasticity index, and Los Angeles Abrasion test limits. The work must be completed no later than June 15, 2016, with bids to be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total sum, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid submission deadline was April 4, 2016, with questions required to be submitted in writing at least 48 hours prior to the due date.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement follows Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for bidders offering supplies or services produced within the state. Bidders are required to identify the manufacturer and state or country of origin for each item, with potential preference percentages ranging from 3% to 15% for in-state businesses. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the project involves approximately 3,400 tons of limestone DSA, which would likely represent a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement contract. The Commonwealth reserves the right to extend the contract for up to three months and to award by line item if deemed in the best interest of the state. Aggregate materials must be transported with tarps covering the entire exposed surface, and certification requires compliance with specific technical specifications outlined in the DSA Certification Form.