Tioga FD-16 DSA Colton Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), specifically the Tioga State Forest in Forest District 16, is seeking bids for the delivery and tailgating of approximately 400 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) to Colton Road in Shippen Township, Tioga County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with an Established Price contract to be executed through a Purchase Order. Bidders must provide documentation including a Contractor Acknowledgment of DSA Specifications or a Quarry Letter of Intent, a Reciprocal Limitations Act form, and a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The aggregate must meet specific technical requirements, including being derived from a PennDOT-qualified quarry source with a Plasticity Index maximum of 4 and LA Abrasion less than 45%. Delivery is restricted to between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays, at a rate of 120 to 175 tons per hour, with the contract term running from the receipt of the purchase order until August 15, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest total bidder, with the DCNR reserving the right to inspect the quarry and material, and the contractor responsible for obtaining necessary road use permits.

The procurement includes provisions to support small and diverse businesses, with the Commonwealth offering opportunities through its Small Business Reserve program. To qualify as a Small Business (SB), vendors must be a for-profit U.S. business, 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 Businesses (SDBs) must first self-certify as an SB and then obtain current certification from an approved third party. The contract includes financial penalties of $250 per day per item for delivery delays and provisions for potential contract extensions up to three months. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes comprehensive compliance requirements, including adherence to 13 specific labor regulations and potential contract termination for non-compliance. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but the project involves approximately 400 tons of aggregate with potential volume adjustments based on departmental needs.