FD13 DSA East Cowley Run Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Forest District 13 located in Elk State Forest, is soliciting bids for a road improvement project in Potter County. The procurement involves delivering, paver-placing, and compacting approximately 2,700 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) for East Cowley Run Road. Key project specifications require the DSA to meet stringent technical requirements, including specific particle size distribution, pH levels between 6-12.45, LA Abrasion less than 45% loss, and a Plasticity Index of 4. The project requires a minimum of four employees during placement, with three operating the paver, and deliveries must occur at a rate of 500 tons per day between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bids are due on January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. through the PA Supplier Portal, with contract performance expected to commence upon receipt of the purchase order and terminate by May 31, 2025. Contractors must submit performance security of 10% of the total contract price and maintain specific insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and public liability insurance.

The solicitation includes provisions to support small and diverse businesses through the Commonwealth's Small Business and Small Diverse Business procurement initiatives. To qualify as a Small Business, firms must be for-profit U.S. businesses that are independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue under $47 million. The contract includes provisions for the Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based businesses and suppliers. Contractors must comply with worker protection laws and certify adherence to thirteen specific labor and workforce safety regulations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 2,700 tons of DSA with potential quantity adjustments based on departmental needs. Liquidated damages of $250 per day per item may be assessed for project delays, and payment will be made via ACH direct deposit upon satisfactory completion of the project and meeting all aggregate specifications.