FD06-DSA Strip Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Gallitzin Forest District, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 1,640 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Strip Road in Cambria County. The project involves road improvement services specifically targeting a 3,300-foot section of road within the forest district. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 25, 2023, with bid submissions due by May 3, 2023. Bidders must comply with strict technical specifications for the DSA, including specific sieve size gradation, pH levels, LA Abrasion requirements, Plasticity Index, and optimum moisture content. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total bid amount, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term will begin upon receipt of the purchase order and extend through October 1, 2023, with payment contingent on satisfactory completion of project specifications.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions to encourage participation from small and diverse businesses, with the DCNR promoting engagement of Small and Diverse Businesses (SBs and SDBs) through the Small Business Reserve program. Contractors must complete several mandatory forms, including the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, Reciprocal Limitations Act Form, and DSA specification acknowledgments. Businesses are encouraged to self-certify through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 1,640 tons of material and associated road improvement services. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience, lack of appropriation, or contractor default, and provides no reimbursement for travel or per diem expenses. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and other state contracting requirements.