FD-01 Shale to Stillhouse Hollow Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Michaux State Forest in Franklin County, is seeking a contractor to deliver and tailgate approximately 4,000 tons of Driveway Grade Shale to Stillhouse Hollow Road. The project will commence upon receipt of an approved purchase order and must be completed by June 30, 2025, with deliveries involving 7-9 trucks and tailgating locations marked by ribbons. Contractors must submit their proposal through the PA Supplier Portal, including an electronic Invitation for Bid, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total sum bidder, with payment processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) upon satisfactory project completion. Bidders must provide service slips to the District Office after completion and submit invoices electronically or by mail. The DCNR reserves the right to request references and verify the contractor's capabilities to perform the work.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions to promote small business participation, with specific initiatives for Small Businesses (SB) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDB). To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be U.S.-based, independently owned, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. The Commonwealth offers opportunities through the Small Business Reserve program, a race and gender-neutral initiative open to qualifying businesses. Contractors must comply with various state labor and workforce safety laws, including unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, workplace misclassification, employment of minors, minimum wage, prevailing wage, and equal pay regulations. False certification can result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition on bidding for Commonwealth contracts. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the project involves delivering 4,000 tons of shale material to a designated road section within Michaux State Forest.