FD-07, DSA Jones Mountain Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Forest District 07, is seeking services to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 7,500 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Jones Mountain Road in Union County. The procurement involves a comprehensive road improvement project with specific technical requirements for material specifications, including passive sieve analysis, pH levels, LA abrasion, plasticity index, and optimum moisture content. Bidders must submit a completed acknowledgement form confirming their ability to meet DSA specifications and demonstrate qualifications for the project. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection was scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the Forest District 07 District Office in Millmont, PA, with the final bid opening date set for May 1, 2023, at 1:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to award by line item if deemed in the best interest of the state. The project requires contractors to provide specific equipment and methods for delivering and placing the aggregate material, with the contract term extending from the Purchase Order date through September 7, 2023.

The DCNR has implemented a Small Business Initiative to promote participation of Small Businesses (SB) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDB) in the procurement process. Vendors can self-certify through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO), which allows these businesses to participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. Eligible businesses may compete for contracts reserved under the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program. Contractors must also comply with various worker protection certifications, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. The bid requires contractors to complete a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, disclosing manufacturer information and residency status. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 7,500 tons of DSA material, with the potential for quantity adjustments based on departmental needs. Contractors will be required to provide performance security, insurance coverage, and meet stringent technical and administrative requirements to be considered for the contract.