Modular Portable Bridge Sproul Forest District #10

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically Sproul State Forest District 10, is seeking a vendor to fabricate and deliver materials for a modular portable bridge through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The project requires the procurement of one structural steel bridge capable of carrying legal 40-ton loads, with specific design requirements including a minimum 13' clear between guide rails, 8' maximum transport width, and 38' clear span. The bridge must include decking, tow bars, steel stringers, and anchor plates, and the successful vendor must provide detailed technical documentation such as drawings, calculations, material certifications, and bearing plate specifications before manufacturing. This is a rebid of a previous solicitation (6100053744), and the procurement process mandates electronic bid submission through the PA Supplier Portal. Key dates include the original posting on September 16, 2021, with two addendums issued on September 24 and September 27, 2021, ultimately extending the bid submission deadline to October 12, 2021, at 10:00 am. The contract requires delivery of the bridge materials to the Middle Branch Parking lot in Noyes Township, Clinton County, by March 31, 2022.

While no specific small business set-aside percentages are explicitly stated for this particular bridge procurement, the accompanying DCNR Small Business Initiative document suggests the agency has a broader commitment to supporting small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The solicitation includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, indicating a preference for Pennsylvania-based vendors and suppliers. The procurement allows for a single contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential for contract quantity adjustments based on DCNR's needs. Payment will be processed on a reimbursement basis following delivery and final acceptance of the bridge materials. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, and while a precise budget range is not provided, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. The contract terms are open-ended, commencing upon issuance of the purchase order and continuing until successful delivery and acceptance of the bridge materials.