Troop B - belle vernon snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop B at the Belle Vernon Station in Westmoreland County, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-call snow removal and deicing services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #6100064324). The contract requires comprehensive snow removal and granular deicing material application in designated areas, with services to be performed as directed by the station commander. Vendors must complete a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 8:30 AM, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. The procurement requires multiple documentation submissions, including a completed cost matrix, proof of site visit form, worker protection form, current insurance proof, and small business certification. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by September 4, 2025, with questions accepted in writing until August 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must provide comprehensive snow removal services including plowing, sidewalk clearing, and deicing material application, with specific equipment and performance requirements detailed in the bid specifications.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only certified small businesses in Pennsylvania can submit bids. Vendors must be certified through the Department of General Services' self-certification process and include their certification with the bid response. The contract includes provisions for an initial contract term with potential for four additional one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement. Contractors must comply with specific labor regulations, including paying employees no less than $15.00 per hour and adhering to state labor laws. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the cost matrix indicates estimated annual quantities of 60 hours of snow removal, 30 hours of sidewalk clearing, and 50 tons of deicing material application. Vendor staff must also undergo federal fingerprint background checks in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy.