F. D. #12 DSA Robbins Run Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Tiadaghton State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver and paver-place approximately 3,920 tons of Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Robbins Road in Crawford Township, Clinton County. The project requires the selected vendor to create a project-specific pile of compliant DSA, deliver the material, and paver-place it according to specified technical requirements. Contractors must meet strict DSA specifications, including specific sieve analysis, pH levels, LA Abrasion standards, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content. The bid submission must include several mandatory forms: a Lobbying Certification, Iran Free Procurement Certification, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, Worker Protection and Investment Certification, and either a Contractor Acknowledgement of DSA Specifications or a Quarry Letter of Intent. The contract opportunity was posted on March 13, 2024, with bid responses due by March 27, 2024, and the contract term will run from the purchase order issuance through June 30, 2024. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with DCNR employees handling the subsequent compaction work.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or small businesses, though the DCNR Small Business Initiative document suggests potential opportunities for small business participation. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The contract appears to be a fixed-price procurement with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed in its best interest. Successful bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth's Vendor Master file to receive the award. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the project involves approximately 3,920 tons of DSA, which implies a substantial material and labor investment. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability to provide DSA meeting precise specifications, with an authorized representative knowledgeable about the product available to answer questions. The Commonwealth will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and overall lowest cost, with prompt payment discounts not considered in the initial award determination.