7840601ades drilling services
All quantities are estimated.
The Contractor must provide personnel, equipment, and materials in accordance with EXHIBIT A (Instructions to Bidders) and all attachments, to obtain rock and soil samples for each location as directed by the District Geotechnical Engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) Engineering District 6-0.
SERVICE PERIOD:
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a one (1) year service period.
LOCATION OF SERVICE:
The test boring locations for the Subsurface Boring, Sampling, and Testing services are at various sites and locations throughout Engineering District 6-0, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
OPTION TO EXTEND:
The Commonwealth reserves the right, upon notice to the Contractor, to extend the term of the contract for up to three (3) months upon the same terms and conditions. This will be utilized to prevent a lapse in services and only for the time necessary up to three (3) months to enter into a new agreement.
RENEWAL OPTION:
There will be one (1) option to renew for one (1) year in accordance with Invitation for Bid (IFB) Terms and Conditionsz all terms and conditions of the original agreement will apply.
PAYMENT:
All items will be paid at the Contractor's bid prices for actual work completed and in accordance with EXHIBIT A of the contract. The Contractor's invoice must include the Contract number, individual Job PO number against this contract and location of service on the invoice as well as the following information: date of service, line item number, description of service, and personnel and job performed. When billing, the Contractor must furnish an original invoice to the "Bill To" address listed on the face of the PO and send a copy of the corresponding OS-501 Form ("Confirmation of Services Form") and all supporting documentation to PennDOT District 6, Geotechnical Unit, and ATTN: "Sarah McInnes."
ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS:
In addition to this document, the following bid and contract terms, conditions, and specifications are part of the Bid/Contract:
1. Exhibit A - Instructions to Bidders
2. Exhibit B - Attachment II, Modifications to the standard specifications for Subsurface Boring, Sampling, and Testing
3. Exhibit C - Pub 213 Figures
4. Exhibit D - Form STD-168 - "MBE/WBE Subcontractor and Supplier Solicitation and Commitment Form."
Failure to complete all sections on the attached STD-168 form and submit it with the bid will be sufficient cause for rejection of the bid as NOT RESPONSIVE.
To ensure proper completion, contact the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Equal Opportunity at (800) 468-4201 or the Department of General Services' Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (BMWBO) at (717)787-7380 for assistance. It is strongly recommended you contact the Bureau of Equal Opportunity or the BMWBO for a listing of certified MBE/WBEs for subcontracting opportunities. If the low bidder is found non-responsive, PENNDOT will contract with the next, lowest bidder who is responsive and responsible.
Failure to answer and complete all requested information under the attributes tab, including the last four questions not marked Mandatory, will be sufficient cause for rejection of the bid as NOT RESPONSIVE.
5. Exhibit E -SEMP
6. OS-501 Form ("Confirmation of Services
The contractor for this service is required to be on the list of Prequalified Drilling Contractors in Publication 222 "Subsurface Boring, Sampling and Testing Contract" with a Special Class S for Off-Shore Drilling requiring a barge.
FY 10 shown in each line item means Fiscal Year 10 from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
FY 11 shown in each line item means Fiscal Year 10 from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Electronic bids will only be accepted (via the portal) for this service.
