F. D. #13 DSA East Cowley Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Elk State Forest (FD13), is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 4,509 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to East Cowley Run Road. The procurement is a competitively bid contract with the solicitation number 6100060672, located in Potter County. Key deliverables include creating a project-specific DSA pile compliant with technical specifications, which must be available for testing at least 45 days before the contract end date of May 31, 2024. Bidders are required to submit a Schedule of Work, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and Worker Protection and Investment Certification form with their response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) upon satisfactory project completion. The bid responses are due on March 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and an addendum has been issued addressing questions about productivity rates and project route constraints. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to meet a productivity rate of 120-170 tons per hour and comply with specified DSA technical requirements, including specific sieve analysis, pH, LA Abrasion, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content standards.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract appears open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical and operational requirements. While a precise budget range is not specified, the contract will be paid based on actual services performed, with estimated quantities that may increase or decrease according to DCNR's needs. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania state labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to provide accurate certifications could result in contract termination and potential three-year ineligibility for future bids. The project emphasizes the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-produced goods and services and imposes restrictions on out-of-state supplies. Interested bidders should carefully review all contract documents, including the Statement of Work, Terms and Conditions, and technical specifications, to ensure full compliance with the solicitation requirements.