Steel Shot Blast on Bridge Decks

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a contractor to perform steel shot blasting services for bridge deck surface preparation in Lycoming County, specifically in the Morrisdale Census Designated Place (CDP). The procurement involves furnishing a specialized shotblasting machine to clean and profile concrete deck surfaces in preparation for an epoxy overlay application by Department personnel. The contractor must provide a machine powered by gasoline, diesel, propane, or electricity, using steel shot media sized between S-330 and S-550. Required performance specifications include a minimum production rate of 350 square feet per hour and achieving a surface profile between 5 and 7 through visual inspection. The solicitation was posted on February 11, 2016, with a proposal due date of February 26, 2016, at 1:00 PM. The contractor will be responsible for media cleanup and must submit a Confirmation of Service Form within 48 hours of completing work, with payment determined by the square footage of authorized and satisfactorily performed work.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the available documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of meeting the technical specifications for bridge deck surface preparation. PennDOT will provide traffic control during the project, which suggests this is a collaborative effort between the contractor and the department. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, payment will be calculated based on the square footage of work completed. The Department of Transportation will oversee the project, with contact information provided for Deborah Smith at Engineering District 3. Notably, the addendum to the solicitation confirmed that prevailing wage requirements do not apply to this specific contract. The procurement is focused on obtaining a precise, technical service for bridge deck preparation, with clear expectations for equipment, performance, and documentation.