FD-02 Gilbert Road - Driveway Grade Shale

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Buchanan State Forest, is seeking services for a road improvement project in Franklin County's Letterkenny Township. The procurement involves delivering, tailgate spreading, dozer leveling, and roller compacting approximately 5,600 tons (4,080 cubic yards) of Driveway Grade Shale on Gilbert Road. The project requires continuous material delivery at a rate of 374 tons per day between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with material to be placed 8-inches deep and 14-feet wide, featuring a 4-6% cross slope. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the intersection of Gilbert Road and Broad Mountain Road. The contract will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and terminate on June 30, 2025. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total sum bid, with contract quantities estimated and subject to change. Contractors must maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance and Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for small and diverse business participation through DCNR's Small Business Initiative. To qualify as a Small Business (SB), companies must be for-profit U.S. businesses, independently owned, not dominant in their field, have fewer than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and not exceed three-year average gross revenues of $47 million. Small Diverse Business (SDB) certification requires additional third-party certifications through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities. Contractors must also complete the Reciprocal Limitations Act form, which outlines state procurement preferences for in-state bidders and manufacturers. The project includes a Worker Protection and Investment Certification requiring compliance with thirteen specific labor and workforce safety laws. Liquidated damages of $250.00 per day per item may be assessed for project delays. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 5,600 tons of materials and comprehensive road improvement services in the Buchanan State Forest area.