FD-12 TSA to Pine Creek Rail Trail - Phase 6

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Tiadaghton State Forest, Forest District 12, is soliciting services for the FD-12 TSA to Pine Creek Rail Trail - Phase 6 project located in Porter Township, Lycoming County. The procurement requires a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and roll approximately 2,500 tons of Trail Surface Aggregate (TSA) along a 2.1-mile section of the Pine Creek Rail Trail, spanning from the PA-44 crossing south of Whitetail Access to the start of asphalt at the HWY 220 overpass. The project is scheduled to be completed between April 3rd and June 30th, 2023, excluding Memorial Day weekend. Key requirements include providing a Performance Bond, meeting specific insurance standards, and ensuring the TSA meets precise material composition and quality standards, including specific gradation, abrasion, and plasticity requirements. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest total sum, with electronic submissions required through the PA Supplier Portal by March 31, 2023. The contract includes liquidated damages of $250 per day for project delays, and final payment will be processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) upon satisfactory project completion.

The opportunity includes provisions for small and diverse businesses through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Small and Diverse Business programs, which allow such businesses to participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. To qualify as a Small Business (SB), businesses must meet specific ownership, revenue, and employee count requirements, while Small Diverse Businesses (SDB) must first self-certify as an SB and then obtain certification from approved third-party organizations. The contract requires compliance with Pennsylvania state labor and workplace safety laws, with potential contract termination and three-year bidding ineligibility for false certifications. Contractors must also complete a Reciprocal Limitations Act form detailing the state of manufacture for goods and supplies and their residency status. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves supplying and placing trail surface aggregate with strict material specifications, including natural stone aggregate with less than 40% LA Abrasion loss, a pH between 6 and 12.45, and a plasticity index not exceeding 6. The contract mandates that transportation loads be completely covered with tarps during transit.