Troop B -pittsburgh station snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop B - Pittsburgh Station located in Allegheny County, is soliciting bids for on-call snow removal and deicing material application services through Invitation for Bid #6100064323. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive snow removal using trucks, plows, and hand shoveling within designated station areas, with precise documentation and performance standards. Key deliverables include snow plowing (estimated 60 hours per visit), sidewalk clearing (estimated 30 hours per visit), and granular deicing material application (60 tons). Mandatory requirements include a pre-bid conference on August 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM, a mandatory site visit, and submission of multiple documents including a completed cost matrix, site visit form, worker protection certification, proof of insurance, and current PA small business certification. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the PA supplier portal by September 4, 2025, with written questions accepted until August 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Evaluation will focus on compliance with detailed specifications, including equipment capabilities, documentation procedures, and adherence to strict site maintenance guidelines.

The procurement is explicitly restricted to Pennsylvania small businesses certified through the Department of General Services, with additional labor and workforce requirements. Vendors must pay employees at least $15.00 per hour and comply with comprehensive worker protection and workplace safety regulations outlined in Executive Order 2021-06. All vendor staff must undergo federal fingerprint background checks in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating worker's compensation and public liability coverage with minimum amounts of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract includes an initial term with potential for four one-year renewals, subject to mutual agreement and funding availability. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed cost matrix suggests the contract will accommodate variable snow removal needs with unit-based pricing across multiple service categories. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with flexibility to award by line item if deemed most advantageous.