FD01 Lead Reclamation

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Michaux State Forest, is seeking a contractor to perform lead reclamation services at the Michaux Target Range located at 150 Birch Run Road in Fayetteville, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for December 20, 2022, and proposals due by January 4, 2023. The project scope includes comprehensive lead removal, backstop reconstruction, site cleanup, and detailed reporting upon project completion. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the PA Supplier Portal and will be evaluated primarily on total bid sum, which must encompass all labor, materials, equipment, and associated costs. The contract term will commence upon purchase order execution and terminate on June 30, 2023, with payment contingent upon satisfactory completion of all specified services. Bidders must demonstrate capability to execute the lead reclamation work safely and efficiently, meeting all required workplace safety and environmental regulations.

The procurement appears to have provisions encouraging participation from small and diverse businesses, with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offering opportunities for certified Small Businesses (SB) and Small Diverse Businesses (SDB) to compete. Potential bidders must complete and submit a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, affirming compliance with state labor laws including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Commonwealth reserves the right to pursue alternative procurement methods if deemed in its best interest. Contractors must also comply with additional requirements including lobbying restrictions, Iran-free procurement certification, and contractor responsibility provisions. Bid results will be published on the Commonwealth's e-Marketplace website following the bid opening, providing transparency in the selection process.