FD10 DSA Cattaraugus Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Sproul Forest District, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 5,075 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Cattaraugus Road. This project requires a contractor capable of meeting precise DSA specifications, including specific sieve size, pH, LA Abrasion, Plasticity Index, and Optimum Moisture requirements. The procurement is structured as a competitive sealed bid with electronic submission requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 21, 2022, and the final bid response is due on December 28, 2022. Bidders must submit signed acknowledgments of DCNR DSA specifications, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract will commence upon receipt of a Purchase Order and is set to terminate on June 30, 2023, with the DCNR reserving the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity includes provisions to encourage small and diverse business participation through the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). Bidders are encouraged to self-certify as small businesses to be eligible for contract award opportunities. The procurement includes specific state preferences under the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which gives preference to bidders offering supplies and services produced or performed in Pennsylvania. Contractors must be registered in the Commonwealth's vendor system and are prohibited from engaging in any boycott of businesses based in or doing business with jurisdictions where the Commonwealth is not prohibited from trade. Bidders must comply with various Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 5,075 tons of limestone DSA, suggesting a significant infrastructure maintenance investment for the Sproul Forest District.