General Contracting

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 10-4 is soliciting bids for hourly general contracting work in Indiana County, with a specific focus on building repairs and preventative maintenance services. The contract is limited to projects not exceeding $20,000 and excludes new construction. Qualified contractors must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in general contracting and facility repair, and provide a dedicated project manager. Work must be completed within 20 business days of notification, with regular work hours defined and overtime requiring prior approval. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, and labor, as well as proper debris disposal. The contract has an initial 1-year term with two potential 2-year renewal options, featuring a 4% escalation at each renewal. The bid includes 7 pay items covering mobilization, technician and helper labor rates for regular and overtime hours, and a $75,000 annual material contingency with a 5% markup. The bid is due on December 14, 2023, at 8:00 am, with specific insurance requirements mandating comprehensive general liability coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for Small Business Contracting, meaning only bidders certified as DGS Small Businesses through the Small Business Contracting Program are eligible to submit bids. Participating contractors must comply with various state regulations, including non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies, worker protection laws, and enhanced minimum wage provisions. Contractors are required to maintain detailed documentation of employee wages and be prepared to provide proof of compliance upon request. The bid necessitates submission of specific documentation, including the BOP-2201 Worker's Protection and Investment Certification Form, proof of insurance, and adherence to ADA provisions. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for potential concurrent contracts under different payment structures. The bid sheet indicates a material contingency of $75,000 annually, with a 5% markup, suggesting a potential total contract value that could range between $100,000 and $150,000 depending on actual work performed and renewals executed.