FD-16 4-Minus ATV Access - Deadman Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Tioga State Forest #16, is seeking services to deliver, place, and compact approximately 1,250 tons of 4" MINUS material for a new ATV access road located off Deadman Road in Shippen Township, Tioga County. The procurement involves road infrastructure development with strict material specifications outlined in the 4" MINUS Certification document, which requires the aggregate to be derived from natural stone formations and meet specific quality standards for size gradation, LA Abrasion, pH, moisture content, and plasticity index. The project is scheduled to commence upon execution of the purchase order and must be completed by May 20, 2022. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including a properly executed 4" MINUS Certification Form, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid sum, with contractors responsible for delivering and compacting materials according to precise DCNR specifications. The original bid solicitation was posted on March 8, 2022, with proposals due by March 18, 2022.

The contract opportunity appears to have provisions encouraging small business participation, as evidenced by the attached DCNR Small Business Initiative document. While not explicitly stated as a set-aside, the procurement suggests a preference for Pennsylvania-based vendors, reinforced by the Reciprocal Limitations Act Form which provides preferences for in-state businesses. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. The project does not specify a precise budget range, but the estimated material quantity of 1,250 tons indicates a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. Vendors should note that providing false information could result in contract termination and potential three-year ineligibility for future Commonwealth contracts. The contract quantities are estimated and may be adjusted based on the Department's actual needs, with payment calculated based on the actual quantities of material used.