Troop l -reading station snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop L - Reading Station located in Berks County's Richland Borough, is soliciting bids for on-call snow removal and deicing material application services through Invitation for Bid #6100064368. The contract requires a comprehensive snow removal program involving plowing, sidewalk clearing, and granular deicing material application, with an initial contract year and four potential renewal periods. Specific deliverables include 60 hours of snow removal/plowing per visit, 30 hours of sidewalk snow removal per visit, and application of 60 tons of granular deicing material, 50 bags of deicing material, and 50 tons of deicing material across each contract period. Mandatory requirements include a pre-bid conference on September 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM, a mandatory site visit, and submission of multiple documents including a completed cost matrix, proof of visit form, worker protection certification, current insurance proof, and PA small business certification. All bids must be electronically submitted through the PA supplier portal by September 25, 2025, with written questions accepted until September 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

The procurement is specifically reserved for Pennsylvania small businesses with current small business certification, creating a restricted competitive environment. Vendors must meet several critical qualifications, including providing staff who pass federal fingerprint background checks, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage with $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence liability limits, and paying employees no less than $15.00 per hour. Subcontractors are permitted but must be identified and approved during the bid submission process. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract structure with potential renewals suggests a substantial commitment. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract by line item and will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, with the intent of selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that best serves governmental interests. Vendors must demonstrate ability to mobilize appropriate equipment, follow detailed specifications, and maintain meticulous service logs throughout the contract period.