FD-15 4-Minus to 12-Mile ATV Connector Trail

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Forest District 15, is seeking a contractor to deliver and tailgate approximately 4,999 tons of 4" MINUS material for the Twelve Mile ATV/Snowmobile Connector trail project located in Potter County. The material must be sourced from a PennDOT-qualified quarry, derived from natural stone formations, and meet specific technical requirements including durability, pH range, moisture content, and abrasion resistance. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Forks Maintenance Headquarters, with all prospective bidders required to attend. Bids must be submitted through the PA Supplier Portal, with the contract to be awarded based on the lowest total sum. The delivery period will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and conclude on August 31, 2025, with potential liquidated damages of $250 per day assessed for delivery delays. Bidders must provide specific documentation including a Contractor Acknowledgment of 4" MINUS Specifications, a Quarry Letter of Intent, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for small and diverse businesses, with the DCNR actively promoting participation of Small Businesses (SBs) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDBs) as prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be for-profit U.S. businesses that are independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and maintain average gross revenues under $47 million. The Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program provides opportunities for qualified SBs and SDBs to compete for contracts, offering a race and gender-neutral initiative. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves the procurement of nearly 5,000 tons of trail construction material, suggesting a significant investment in infrastructure development. Interested businesses can seek additional information and certification guidance through the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO), with contact support available via phone at (717) 783-3119 or email at gs-bdisbo@pa.gov.