FD-1 Driveway Grade Shale-Piney Mtn. Parking Lot

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Michaux State Forest in Forest District 1, is seeking a contractor to deliver and tailgate approximately 3,200 tons of Driveway Grade Shale to the Piney Mountain Parking Area located at 1721 Bendersville Road in Gardners, PA, within Cumberland County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with electronic submissions required through the PA Supplier Portal. Bidders must complete the electronic IFB and submit a Reciprocal Limitations Act form as part of their proposal. The contract will commence upon execution and receipt of a purchase order, with a termination date of June 30, 2022, and delivery services to be performed between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. The unit price bid must include all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, and necessary items for project completion. DCNR reserves the right to request references for similar work from bidders prior to contract award and may adjust contract quantities based on departmental needs.

The procurement includes provisions for Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced within the state. While no specific set-aside for disadvantaged enterprises is mentioned in the documents, bidders must disclose the manufacturer and state of origin for bid items. The contract appears open to various vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for driveway grade shale delivery. Payment will be processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) upon receipt and approval of product and invoice. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 3,200 tons of material delivery. Vendors are required to comply with state and federal laws, provide appropriate certifications, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience, non-appropriation of funds, or default, with an established dispute resolution process.