DSA Tar Kiln Road Forest District 5

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Forest District 05, is seeking services to deliver, paver-place, and roll approximately 1,752 tons of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on a 3,650-foot section of Tar Kiln Road in Todd Township, Huntingdon County. The procurement requires a contractor to create a project-specific DSA pile, deliver material at a rate of 1,000 tons per day, and place and compact the aggregate using a paver and 10-ton roller. Key deliverables include meeting specific DSA aggregate specifications, which require precise gradation, sieve sizes, abrasion limits, pH levels, and material composition. The bid submission deadline is March 13, 2019, with bids to be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid, and bidders must include a properly executed DCNR Bureau of Forestry DSA Certification Form and Reciprocal Limitations Act form. The contract term will run from the purchase order receipt through September 30, 2019, with potential quantity adjustments based on DCNR's needs.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for DSA delivery and road surface improvement. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. Payment will be made upon satisfactory project completion for actual services performed, with invoicing possible through electronic submission or mail. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the project involves approximately 1,752 tons of aggregate and road surface work in the Rothrock State Forest area. The procurement documents emphasize strict compliance with technical requirements, noting that failure to meet the detailed specifications may result in a non-responsive or non-responsible bid determination. Bidders must ensure full compliance with the revised DCNR Statement of Work and requirements to remain eligible for contract consideration.