Troop a - somerset station - snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop A - Somerset Station, is seeking a snow removal contractor for its facility located at 142 Sagamore Street in Somerset, PA. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #6100064505) for on-call snow removal and granular deicing material application services. Specific service requirements include 60 hours of snow removal/plowing, 30 hours of sidewalk snow removal, 60 tons of granular deicing material, 50 bags of deicing material, and 50 tons of deicing material application per contract year. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM, and a mandatory site visit is required before bid submission. Bidders must submit all documentation electronically through the PA supplier portal, including a completed cost matrix, proof of site visit form, worker protection certification, current insurance documentation, and small business certification. Written questions must be submitted to RA-SPPSPBIDS@PA.GOV no later than September 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with final bids due by September 25, 2025.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Restricted Small Business Procurement under Executive Order 2011-09, meaning only businesses certified as small businesses through the Department of General Services can submit bids. Vendors must maintain current Pennsylvania small business certification and comply with comprehensive labor and workplace safety regulations. The contract includes an initial term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating workers' compensation and public liability coverage with minimum amounts of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. All vendor staff must undergo federal fingerprint background checks in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed cost matrix and comprehensive service requirements suggest a potentially significant annual contract value with opportunities for multi-year engagement. Vendors must also adhere to enhanced minimum wage requirements of at least $15.00 per hour for employees performing contracted services.