FD9 DSA Caledonia Pike

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Moshannon State Forest, is seeking a contractor to deliver, paver-place, and compact approximately 5,400 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on Caledonia Pike in Clearfield County. The procurement requires the selected contractor to adhere to strict technical specifications, including material composition standards such as Los Angeles Abrasion loss less than 45%, a maximum Plasticity Index of 4, and specific sieve gradation requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at the FD09 Moshannon State Forest Resource Management Center, with attendance required for bidder qualification. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's procurement system (SRM) by January 29, 2026. Contractors must provide performance security equal to 10% of the total contract price and submit required documentation including a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, DSA specification acknowledgement, and Worker Protection Certification. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all technical and administrative requirements.

The contract opportunity includes provisions to encourage small business participation through the Commonwealth's Small Business Procurement Initiative. Eligible vendors must be for-profit, U.S.-based, independently owned businesses with no more than 100 full-time employees and average gross revenues not exceeding $47 million. Small Diverse Businesses (SDBs) can potentially receive additional consideration, with opportunities to participate as prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and professional service providers. The project is open to businesses that can source DSA material from a PennDOT-qualified quarry approved for C2A production. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 5,400 tons of material delivery with potential for slight variations based on departmental needs. Contractors must be prepared to deliver material at 120 to 175 tons per hour between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with liquidated damages of $250 per day for any performance delays. The contract is set to commence upon Purchase Order issuance and terminate on June 30, 2026.