BID FD13 DSA Straight Creek Road

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has issued a solicitation (Solicitation Number 6100065055) for contract FD13 DSA Straight Creek Road, requiring the supply, placement, and compaction of approximately 4,324 tons of limestone Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA) on Straight Creek Road within Elk State Forest. The solicitation was posted on January 2, 2026, and the submission deadline was amended to January 20, 2026, due to a legal holiday. An addendum issued on January 5, 2026, included a detailed topographic map of the project area and clarified that the time and location for bid submission remained unchanged. The contract demands strict compliance with material specifications for DSA, ensuring proper sieve size distribution, material quality, and performance standards consistent with previous similar projects, as outlined in the referenced DSA specifications document. Bidders are required to adhere to Pennsylvania’s Reciprocal Limitations Act, which establishes bid preferences for in-state suppliers and mandates disclosure regarding the state of manufacture and bidder residency. The solicitation encourages participation from small and diverse businesses through DCNR’s Small Business Procurement Initiative, which supports engagement with certified Small Businesses and Small Diverse Businesses. The terms and conditions governing the solicitation process, submission requirements, contract obligations, and potential bid protest procedures are comprehensively detailed in the IFB-001.1 Terms and Conditions document. Communication and coordination for the solicitation are facilitated by the designated point of contact, Jenna English, reachable via email and phone, ensuring transparency and assistance throughout the bidding process.