Steel Shot Blast on Bridge Decks

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Engineering District 3-0, located in Montoursville, is soliciting electronic bids for steel shot blasting services on bridge decks across multiple counties, including Lycoming County. The procurement specifically requires a contractor to furnish a shotblasting machine for cleaning and profiling concrete bridge deck surfaces in preparation for an epoxy overlay to be applied by Department personnel. Key technical requirements include achieving a minimum production rate of 350 square feet per hour and ensuring the prepared bridge deck surface has a profile between 5 and 7 per ACI 515.1R standards. The contractor must provide their own equipment including shotblasting machines, brooms, shovels, and magnetic recovery tools, and will be responsible for complete cleanup of steel media. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by January 24, 2019, referencing the specific solicitation number. The procurement will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the detailed specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly noted in the documents, the contract includes Enhanced Minimum Wage Provisions requiring contractors to pay employees a progressively increasing minimum wage, starting at $12.00 per hour and escalating to $15.00 per hour by July 1, 2024. The contract opportunity includes standard nondiscrimination and sexual harassment clauses that prohibit discrimination based on race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. Contractors must establish written nondiscrimination policies and comply with reporting requirements. The contract terms include standard Commonwealth provisions covering warranties, confidentiality, and compliance with laws, with the potential for contract termination if provisions are not met. The procurement allows for potential contract extension up to three additional months beyond the initial service period. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the pricing will be calculated on a per-square-foot basis and include mobilization and standby time.