F. D. #16 TSA - Pine Creek Rail Trail

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tioga State Forest, Forest District 16, is seeking a contractor to deliver and paver-place approximately 5,000 tons of Trail Surface Aggregate (TSA) along the Pine Creek Rail Trail. The project spans approximately 4.5 miles, starting roughly 3 miles south of Tiadaghton Campground and heading north towards Darling Run Access in Shippen Township, Tioga County. Trucks can enter at either Darling Run Access or Marsh Creek Access but must exit at Marsh Creek Access. The project is scheduled for completion between July 1 and August 31, 2021, with bids to be evaluated based on the lowest total sum. Vendors must provide a TSA Certification Form confirming the material meets specific requirements, including gradation, pH, moisture content, and abrasion test standards. Qualified bidders must have necessary insurance coverage and obtain required road use permits. The bid response was due by May 20, 2021, with electronic submission required.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the attached DCNR Small Business Initiative document suggests potential opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses in related DCNR projects. The contract appears to be an Established Price contract, with payment to be made upon satisfactory completion based on actual quantities used. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves approximately 5,000 tons of trail surface aggregate. Vendors must comply with the Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements, which includes provisions for in-state preferences and restrictions on bidders from states with discriminatory procurement practices. The contract includes specific material certification requirements, such as the aggregate being derived from natural stone formations and meeting precise technical specifications, including particle size ranges, pH levels, and abrasion resistance. Invoices must be submitted electronically or by mail and include the purchase order number.