Restoration, Rehab of Historical Ornamental Garden

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, is seeking qualified contractors for the restoration, rehabilitation, and installation of Historical Ornamental Gardens at Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The procurement requires horticulturalists to perform comprehensive garden maintenance, including planting, pool and fountain rehabilitation, and landscaping services. A mandatory site inspection is required for all bidders, which must be scheduled with Phillip Schmidt at 610-892-3904 prior to bid submission. The bid opening is scheduled for Friday, December 21, 2018, at 9:01 a.m., with an original posting date of November 26, 2018. Bidders must submit electronic bids and provide hourly labor rates, with material and equipment costs capped at $10,000 per fiscal year. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total sum bidder, with a potential one-year term and options to renew for up to three additional years. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and total bid pricing.

The solicitation documents do not specifically indicate set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned for this specific project. The contract will reimburse actual services performed, with invoices submitted electronically or by mail. While a precise total contract value is not specified, the materials and equipment budget is limited to $10,000 per fiscal year. The project scope suggests a specialized historical garden restoration effort requiring advanced horticultural expertise and careful preservation techniques. Bidders will need to demonstrate significant experience in historical landscape rehabilitation and maintenance, with a particular focus on ornamental garden restoration. The procurement is structured to secure a qualified contractor capable of executing precise landscaping and restoration work at Ridley Creek State Park.