FD12 DSA Francis Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Tiadaghton State Forest, Forest District 12, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 4,090 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Francis Road in Stewardson Township, Potter County. The project requires sourcing DSA material from a PennDOT-qualified quarry, with strict technical specifications including Los Angeles Abrasion loss less than 45 percent, a maximum Plasticity Index of 4, and specific sieve size requirements. Contractors must use a track-mounted motor paver capable of spreading stone 12 to 18 feet wide in a single pass, creating a one-quarter inch per foot crown, with a minimum of four employees during placement. The contract will commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order and terminate on July 31, 2026, with material delivery expected at a rate of 120 to 175 tons per hour. Bid submissions are due by January 22, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal, with the lowest total sum determining the award. Contractors must provide performance security of 10 percent of the total contract price and maintain specific insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation and Public Liability insurance.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for small businesses and small diverse businesses through the Commonwealth's Small Business Reserve program. To qualify as a Small Business, vendors must be independently owned U.S. businesses that are not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have not exceeded a three-year average gross revenue of $47 million. Small Diverse Businesses must first self-certify as a Small Business and then obtain certification from approved third-party organizations. The contract incorporates the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferential treatment for Pennsylvania resident bidders and applies reciprocal preference percentages against bidders from states with their own in-state preferences. Contractors must comply with numerous Pennsylvania labor laws and complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 4,090 tons of DSA material, with the potential for tonnage to increase or decrease based on departmental needs. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item will be applied for delays in delivery or performance, and the DCNR reserves the right to disqualify contractors if DSA material fails compliance testing.