FD01 Driveway Grade Shale

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Michaux State Forest, is soliciting bids for a road improvement project in Franklin County's Greene Township. The procurement involves delivering and tailgating approximately 6,500 tons of Driveway Grade Shale along a one-mile section of Stillhouse Hollow Road, starting at the intersection of Stillhouse Hollow Road and Ridge Road. The project requires contractors to use 7-9 trucks for material delivery, with work scheduled between 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM, and a contract period from approximately April 3, 2023, to June 30, 2023. Bidders must submit an electronic Invitation for Bid, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form to be considered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit pricing that includes all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and necessary items for project completion. The bid closing date is February 8, 2023, following an extension due to an initial advertisement error.

The DCNR has implemented a Small Business Procurement Initiative that encourages self-certification for Small Business (SB) and Small Diverse Business (SDB) participants. While no explicit set-aside designations are specified in the documentation, businesses can self-certify to potentially improve their competitive positioning. The contract requires contractors to demonstrate previous experience with similar aggregate delivery projects, potentially requesting references for comparable work involving 6,500-ton material deliveries. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's labor and workplace safety laws, including Unemployment Compensation and Workers' Compensation regulations. The contract quantities are estimated and may fluctuate based on departmental needs, with payment calculated at the unit price for actual material delivered. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves substantial material procurement and transportation services within the Michaux State Forest jurisdiction.