Troop c - clarion station - snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop C - Clarion Station located in Clarion County, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-call snow removal and granular deicing material application services. The contract involves comprehensive snow removal tasks, including plowing designated areas, clearing sidewalks, and applying deicing materials as directed by the station commander. Bidders must complete a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2025, at 209 Commerce Road in Clarion, PA, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB #6100064430) with an initial contract term and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Potential vendors must submit all bid documents electronically through the PA Supplier Portal by September 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM, including a completed cost matrix, site visit form, worker protection documentation, proof of insurance, and current PA small business certification. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific requirements including hourly rates for snow removal, sidewalk clearing, and deicing material application.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for certified small businesses in Pennsylvania, with vendors required to submit current small business certification as part of their bid package. Contractors must comply with enhanced minimum wage provisions requiring at least $15.00 per hour for employees, with annual cost-of-living adjustments beginning July 1, 2023. Additional mandatory requirements include conducting federal fingerprint background checks for all staff performing services, adhering to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, and maintaining comprehensive insurance with minimum liability limits of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the cost matrix suggests estimated annual service quantities of 60 hours of snow removal/plowing per visit, 30 hours of sidewalk snow removal, and varying amounts of deicing material application. Vendors must also complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification form, affirming compliance with 13 specific Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws, with potential penalties including contract termination and three-year bidding ineligibility for false certifications.