Troop p - laporte station - snow removal

The Pennsylvania State Police, specifically Troop P - LaPorte Station located in Tioga County, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-call snow removal and granular deicing material application services. The contract (IFB #6100064268) requires the successful bidder to perform snow removal using trucks/plows and hand shoveling in designated station areas, with specific response requirements determined by the station commander. Mandatory requirements include a site visit on 8/29/2025 at 8:30 AM at 5837 Route 220 LaPorte, PA, and electronic bid submission through the PA supplier portal by 9/5/2025. Vendors must complete several required documents, including a comprehensive cost matrix, a signed site visit form, a Worker Protection and Investment form (BOP-2201), proof of current insurance listing PSP as certificate holder, and current PA small business certification. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with vendors required to provide detailed hourly rates for snow removal, sidewalk clearing, and deicing material application. Questions about the bid must be submitted in writing to RA-SPPSPBIDS@PA.GOV no later than 9/1/2025 at 11:00 a.m.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business Procurement Initiative, meaning only certified small businesses can submit bids for the contract. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for four additional one-year renewal options, effectively allowing a maximum five-year service period. The contract includes specific requirements for worker protections, compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, and mandatory certifications. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the cost matrix suggests estimated quantities of 30 hours of snow removal, 30 tons of granular deicing material, 40 bags of deicing material, and 30 tons of deicing material application per year. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000/$1,000,000. Criminal background checks will be required for staff who will be unescorted at the facility, and all invoicing will be strictly documented through a mandatory Snow Removal Service Log that must be completed for each service event.