Shale Delivery to Big Flat ATV Trail in FD-01

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Michaux State Forest in Adams County, is seeking a contractor to deliver and tailgate approximately 1,600 tons of Driveway Grade Shale to the Big Flat ATV Trail located in Menallen Township. The Statement of Work requires continuous delivery and tailgating of shale material along approximately 3/4 mile of trail, with daily delivery rates set at 350 tons using 4-6 trucks between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Bidders must submit pricing through the PA Supplier Portal, with contract award based on the lowest total sum. The project will commence upon receipt of an approved purchase order and terminate on June 30, 2025. Contractors must provide insurance coverage including Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability with minimum amounts of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. Required submission documentation includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, and references demonstrating similar work experience. The bid submission deadline is February 18, 2025, with electronic bid submission required and no pre-bid conference scheduled.

The procurement includes provisions for small businesses and small diverse businesses through the Department of General Services' Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). To qualify as a Small Business (SB), vendors must be for-profit U.S. businesses that are independently owned, not dominant in their field, employ no more than 100 full-time equivalent employees, and have a three-year average gross revenue not exceeding $47 million. Small Diverse Business (SDB) certification requires additional third-party verification. The Commonwealth offers a Small Business Reserve program that may reserve certain contracts exclusively for small businesses. While no specific contract value is listed in the documents, payment will be made via Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposit upon satisfactory completion, with quantities estimated and subject to potential increase or decrease based on departmental needs. Interested vendors must carefully review all attached documents, including the Terms and Conditions, Project Map, and various certification forms, to ensure full compliance with the procurement requirements.