Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment

The contract involves the comprehensive maintenance and operation of drinking water supply and wastewater treatment systems at Safety Rest Area Sites 33 and 34 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, for an initial period of one year, with options for two renewals of two years each, and possible extensions up to three months. The work includes all operational procedures, troubleshooting, repairs, sampling, laboratory analyses, recordkeeping, and reporting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, notably the NPDES permit, PennDOT specifications, OSHA confined space regulations, and Pennsylvania operator certification requirements. The contractor must be a Department of General Services-certified small business, possess qualified certified operators, and submit necessary certifications and safety compliance forms with their bid. Payment is monthly, based on a unit bid price that covers all routine and incidental activities, with provisions for rate increases and renewal terms. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal by September 24, 2025, with the public opening conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The process emphasizes strict adherence to certification, safety, and regulatory compliance, with detailed documentation including laboratory reports, daily logs, and certification forms required for payment and acceptance. The contract incorporates references to PennDOT specifications, federal OSHA regulations, and state laws, with PennDOT retaining oversight authority, including the right to extend or terminate the agreement. The scope of work emphasizes environmental protection, public health, and safety, with detailed procedures for sampling, recordkeeping, and reporting, and mandates that all work be performed at the designated rest area sites under strict regulatory and safety standards.