FD10 Boggs Ridge Road 4-Minus

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Sproul State Forest - Forest District 10, is soliciting bids for the procurement of approximately 800 tons of 4" MINUS aggregate material to be delivered and tailgated to Boggs Ridge Road in Clinton County. The procurement is for joint-use road maintenance, specifically for roads used by snowmobiles and licensed motor vehicles, and is eligible for Liquid Fuels Funds. Contractors must provide 4" MINUS aggregate from a PennDOT-qualified quarry, derived from natural stone formations, and meeting stringent technical specifications including precise sieve size percentages, pH levels between 6-12.45, Los Angeles Abrasion loss of less than 40%, a Plasticity Index of 4, and optimal moisture content between 4-6%. Bidders are required to submit documentation including a Contractor Acknowledgment of 4" MINUS Specifications or a Quarry Letter of Intent, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract period runs from the receipt of the Purchase Order until June 27, 2025, with bids to be submitted via the PA Supplier Portal. Evaluation will be based on the lowest total sum, with award criteria focusing on responsiveness, technical compliance, and meeting all specified material requirements.

The contract opportunity includes provisions supporting small businesses through the DCNR's Small Business Procurement Initiative, which enables small businesses and small diverse businesses to self-certify and compete for state contracts. To qualify as a Small Business (SB), vendors must be a for-profit U.S. business, independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. The solicitation includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act that provides preferences for in-state bidders, with advantages ranging from 3% to 15% for various states and product categories. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract involves procuring approximately 800 tons of aggregate material, with potential for tonnage adjustments based on departmental needs. The Commonwealth reserves the right to make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential to award by line item if deemed in its best interest. Contractors should note potential liquidated damages of $250 per day for delivery delays and that payment will be processed through Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposit upon satisfactory material delivery.