FD7 - Spruce Run DSA

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Forest District 7, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 5,000 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Spruce Run Road in Union County. This procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with a specific focus on road surface improvement requiring precise material specifications and placement techniques. Contractors must comply with detailed DSA product specifications, including passive sieve requirements, pH levels, LA Abrasion standards, and Plasticity Index measurements. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Bald Eagle State Forest District Office, and electronic bid submissions are mandatory. The Commonwealth will make a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract commencing on the Original PO Effective Date and concluding upon complete delivery and acceptance of the materials. Bidders must submit several required documents, including a signed DSA Contractor Acknowledgement, Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form.

The contract opportunity encourages participation from small businesses and small diverse businesses, with vendors recommended to self-certify through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). The procurement includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act provision that gives preference to bidders offering supplies produced or manufactured in Pennsylvania. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local laws, including nondiscrimination and sexual harassment requirements. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for potential quantity adjustments based on DCNR's needs, with the current estimated volume at 5,000 tons of DSA. The contract is set to run until October 15, 2024, with payment terms based on actual services performed and invoicing requirements that include submitting documentation with the purchase order number. Notably, the Commonwealth reserves the right to purchase products or services through alternative competitive bidding procedures if deemed in the best interest of the state.