PSP Trevose Station Lawn Care

The Pennsylvania State Police, Procurement & Supply Division is seeking lawn care services for the Troop M, Trevose Station through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) posted on March 23, 2017, with a bid due date of April 12, 2017. The procurement involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to cut, trim, and maintain grass areas, which includes four (4) grass cuttings per month and monthly weed control. The service period is scheduled from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022. Bidders are required to complete a mandatory Proof of Visit Form, which must be signed by the Station Commander or representative and the vendor, and submitted by the bid opening date. Only electronic bid responses will be accepted, and all interested vendors must register on the PA Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to participate. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Bucks County, Dauphin County, Bethel CDP, and Harveys Lake Borough. Payment will be made monthly upon completion of actual services rendered, and contact for the procurement is Kathleen Kulp, who can be reached at kkulp@pa.gov or by phone at 717-705-5951.

This procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses, with a mandatory requirement for vendors to self-certify as a small business prior to the bid opening date through www.smallbusiness.pa.gov. Failure to obtain small business certification by the bid opening date will result in the bid being deemed unresponsive and not considered for award. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must monitor the Department of General Services (DGS) website for potential change notices, which will be incorporated into the bid requirements. The procurement process emphasizes small business participation and requires thorough documentation, including a site visit verification form. Electronic submission through the PA Supplier Portal is the only accepted method of bid response, underscoring the state's commitment to a streamlined, digital procurement process.