Troop B - waynesburg - lawn care services

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop B located in Waynesburg, Fulton County, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive monthly lawn care maintenance services. The procurement, identified as IFB #6100064566, requires the selected vendor to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for maintaining the facility's grounds, with services including weekly mowing from April onward, weed trimming, shrub and landscaping maintenance, weed control, and occasional mulching. A mandatory site visit is required for all potential bidders, who must schedule an appointment with SGT. RYAN R. BURNS and obtain a signed site visit form prior to bid submission. All bids must be electronically submitted through the PA supplier portal by October 13, 2025, with questions accepted in writing until October 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders are required to complete a comprehensive cost matrix, provide proof of insurance, submit a signed Worker Protection and Investment form, and ensure compliance with all specified lawn care specifications for the five-year contract period.

The procurement is specifically designated as a Restricted Small Business Procurement under Executive Order 2011-09, meaning only certified small businesses can submit bids. Vendors must complete self-certification through the Department of General Services and include proof of certification with their bid response. The contract emphasizes compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including an enhanced minimum wage of $15.00 per hour and various worker protection regulations. Subcontractors are permitted but must be identified and approved during the bid submission process and held to the same standards as the prime contractor. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the cost matrix allows for detailed pricing across five years of service, with 32 annual mowings, 7 weed control treatments, 3 trimming/pruning sessions, and one annual mulching service. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the potential to award by line item if deemed advantageous.