Troop B uniontown station - lawn care services

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop B Uniontown Station located at 1070 Eberly Way in Lemont Furnace, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive lawn care maintenance services for a five-year contract period. The procurement, identified as IFB #6100064327, requires the successful bidder to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for monthly lawn maintenance, including weekly mowing from April onward, weed trimming around walkways and buildings, shrub/tree trimming in May, June, and September, monthly weed control, and occasional mulching as requested by the Station Commander. Mandatory requirements include a site visit prior to bidding, with interested vendors required to contact Corporal John Tinker to schedule an appointment. All bids must be submitted electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by September 5, 2025, with questions accepted in writing until August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders must complete a comprehensive cost matrix, provide proof of site visit, submit worker protection documentation, and include current proof of insurance listing the Pennsylvania State Police as a certificate holder.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Restricted Small Business Procurement, meaning only businesses certified as Small Businesses through the Pennsylvania Department of General Services can submit bids. Vendors must pay employees no less than $15.00 per hour and comply with 13 specific Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws, as outlined in the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. The contract requires vendors to meet stringent insurance requirements, including worker's compensation and public liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the cost matrix provides a template for vendors to propose pricing for five consecutive years of service, with consistent estimated quantities including 32 annual mowing services, 7 weed control treatments, 3 trimming/pruning sessions, and 1 mulching service per year. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with potential for contract renewals and extensions based on performance and mutual agreement.