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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-1065
STATE CONTRACTS INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
   Notices of invitations for bids and requests for proposals on State contracts for services and commodities for which the bid amount is reasonably expected to be over $10,000, are published in the State Contracts Information Section of the Pennsylvania Bulletin prior to bid opening date. Information in this publication is intended only as notification to its subscribers of available bidding and contracting opportunities, and is furnished through the Department of General Services, Vendor Information and Support Division. No action can be taken by any subscriber or any other person, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is not liable to any subscriber or any other person, for any damages or any other costs incurred in connection with the utilization of, or any other reliance upon, any information in the State Contracts Information Section of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Interested persons are encouraged to call the contact telephone number listed for the particular solicitation for current, more detailed information.
   EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1985, A VENDOR'S FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NUMBER ASSIGNED WHEN FILING INCOME TAX DOCUMENTS) OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IF VENDOR IS AN INDIVIDUAL, MUST BE ON ALL CONTRACTS, DOCUMENTS AND INVOICES SUBMITTED TO THE COMMONWEALTH.

   Act 266 of 1982 provides for the payment of interest penalties on certain invoices of "qualified small business concerns". The penalties apply to invoices for goods or services when payments are not made by the required payment date or within a 15 day grace period thereafter.
   Act 1984-196 redefined a "qualified small business concern" as any independently owned and operated, for-profit business concern employing 100 or fewer employees. See 4 Pa.Code § 2.32. The business must include the following statement on every invoice submitted to the Commonwealth: "(name of business) is a qualified small business concern as defined in 4 Pa. Code 2.32."
   A business is eligible for payments when the required payment is the latest of:
      The payment date specified in the contract.
      30 days after the later of the receipt of a proper invoice or receipt of goods or services.
      The net payment date stated on the business' invoice.
   A 15-day grace period after the required payment date is provided to the Commonwealth by the Act.
   For more information: contact: Small Business Resource Center
                                                  PA Department of Community and Economic Development
                                                  374 Forum Building
                                                  Harrisburg, PA 17120
                                                  800-280-3801 or (717) 783-5700


GET A STEP AHEAD IN COMPETING FOR A STATE CONTRACT!
The Treasury Department's Bureau of Contracts and Public Records can help you do business with state government agencies. Our efforts focus on guiding the business community through the maze of state government offices. The bureau is, by law, the central repository for all state contracts over $5,000. Bureau personnel can supply descriptions of contracts, names of previous bidders, pricing breakdowns and other information to help you submit a successful bid on a contract. We will direct you to the appropriate person and agency looking for your product or service to get you "A Step Ahead." Services are free except the cost of photocopying contracts or dubbing a computer diskette with a list of current contracts on the database. A free brochure, "Frequently Asked Questions About State Contracts," explains how to take advantage of the bureau's services.
Contact: Bureau of Contracts and Public Records
              Pennsylvania State Treasury
              Room G13 Finance Building
              Harrisburg, PA 17120
              717-787-2990
              1-800-252-4700

BARBARA HAFER,
State Treasurer

Commodities 8970520 Agricultural machinery and supplies--2 each latest model mower, tractor w/sickle bar.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970260 Construction, mining, excavating and highway maintenance equipment--2 each latest model widener, grader mounted.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970460 Construction, mining, excavating and highway maintenance equipment--6 each latest model chipper, wood, articulated.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970560 Construction, mining, excavating and highway maintenance equipment--2 each saw, rock, skid steer attachment.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970630 Construction, mining, excavating and highway maintenance equipment--4 each plow, hyd, underboy scraper (includes all materials and installation).
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8211760 Laboratory instruments and equipment--12 each portable retroflectometer for pavement markings.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970290 Motor vehicles, trailers and cycles--2 each trailer, utility, enclosed 10,000 lbs.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

8970620 Motor vehicles, trailers and cycles--22 each truck, anti-icing conversion (retrofit--includes all material and installation).
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

1081157 Prefab structures and scaffolding--1 each ADA request toilet partitions, various sizes.
   Department: Wernersville
   Location: Wernersville, Berks County, PA
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: Vendor Services: Fax request to (717) 783-6241 or call (717) 787-2199

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SERVICES
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Advertising, Public Relations--01 ITP 1997-02
The Department of Aging is seeking to secure interested organizations to prepare and submit proposals for the publication and distribution of a periodical ''Guide to Retirement in Pennsylvania.'' The publication is to promote Pennsylvania as an attractive place for older persons to reside. This periodical will be designated as an official State publication, and all costs will be borne by the publisher through the sale of advertising. Sealed proposals will be received until 3 p.m. on August 15, 1997 at the Department of Aging, 400 Market Street, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 6th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2301. A preproposal conference will be held July 17, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. in the 6th Floor Conference Room at the above address. Interested bidders must request a copy of the Invitation to Publish by calling (717) 783-3704, or in writing to the above address, Attention: Patricia Lingle.
   Department: Aging
   Location: Statewide
   Duration: November 16, 1997 through November 15, 2002
   Contact: Patricia Lingle, (717) 783-3704 Audio/Video--04 WC 657 West Chester University is soliciting sealed bids for the provision of a 24-strand fiber optic cable (FOC) and a 100-pair copper cable, a distance of approximately 465 feet, as well as, a 12-strand FOC and a 50-pair copper cable, a distance of approximately 65 feet. These cables are to be installed in existing ducts or attached to the exterior of buildings. A fire alarm cable shall be run within and between two buildings, a distance of approximately 265 feet in existing conduit. The work also includes the termination, protection and testing of the cables and documentation of the work. Prevailing wages apply.
   Department: State System of Higher Education
   Location: West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383
   Duration: 30 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Jacki Marthinsen, Contracts Manager, (610) 436-2705 Computer Related Services--08 25-1644382 Integrated Medical Malpractice Claims/Coverage Applications. The Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund is issuing an RFQ for a turnkey system solution for processing all medical malpractice claims and coverage data. The successful bidder must supply the necessary hardware, software and services to satisfy the bid requirements. The services include: training, application customization, installation and post-implementation support. Interested bidders must request a copy of the RFQ in writing from the Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund, c/o Mr. Jean-Paul Rebillard, P. O. Box 1230, 30 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
   Department: Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund
   Location: P. O. Box 12030, 30 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
   Duration: September 1, 1997 through December 31, 1998
   Contact: Jean-Paul Rebillard, (717) 783-3770 Construction Maintenance--09 080978 District Wide Group 1-97-RPM; Crawford County Hike/Bike Trail; Snyder County SR 2016 (06M); Berks County Group 5-97-POC1B; Lehigh County Group 5-97-POC3D; Lehigh County Group 5-97-POC3E; Chester County SR 1005 (30M); Delaware County Lindbergh Memorial Bridge; Bedford County Group 9197-RS2; Blair County Group 9297-RS2; Cambria County SR 56/20M, 3016/07M; Cambria County Group 9397-RS3; Huntingdon County Group 9597-RS2; Armstrong County Ford City Bike Trail; Indiana County SR 286 (405/491); Allegheny County SR 4009 (A02/A03); Allegheny County Group 111-97-7135-5; Fayette County SR 281 (J10); Greene County Ten Mile Creek Bridge I; Greene County Ten Mile Creek Bridge II; Northampton County SR 9900 (TE2).
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Districts 1-0, 3-0, 5-0, 6-0, 9-0, 10-0, 11-0, 12-0
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: V. C. Shah, (717) 787-5914


080979 Chester County Group 6-97-SP2; Delaware County Group 6-97-SP8.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: District 6-0
   Duration: FY 1996-97
   Contact: V. C. Shah, (717) 787-5914

DGS 964-24 Project title: New Armory. Brief description: Construction of new 21,830 S. F. single story building and site improvements. New armory consists of steel structure, masonry walls, concrete floor and metal roof with hot water HVAC system, complete plumbing systems and electrical systems including lighting, communications and alarm systems. General, HVAC, plumbing and electrical construction. Plans deposit: $135 per set. Payable to: Burkavage Design Associates. Refundable upon return of plans and specifications in reusable condition as construction documents within 15 days after the bid opening date. The bidder is responsible for the cost of delivery of the plans and specifications. Contact the office listed below to arrange for delivery of documents. A separate check must be submitted to cover the cost of delivery. Mail request to: Burkavage Design Associates, Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, (717) 586-0719. Bid date Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 11 a.m.
   Department: General Services
   Location: Indiana County Armory, Indiana, Indiana County, PA
   Duration: 300 calendar days from date of initial job conference
   Contact: Contract Bidding Unit, (717) 787-6556

SP284334 Contractor shall provide all materials and labor required for repairing and/or resurfacing asphalt roadways and parking lots. Base course (BCBC) and surface course (1 1/2" thick after compaction of 1/2" ID2A waring course) shall be in accordance with PennDOT 408 specs. Overlay areas shall be sprayed with E8 tack oil. New paving shall be true and even (no puddles). All building and curbing joints shall be sealed with AC20 black sealer, and all areas must drain to established drains. All materials and/or debris shall be removed from campus. Surface course shall only be applied when base course is dry and air temperature is 50° or above.
   Department: Military and Veterans Affairs
   Location: Scotland School for Veterans' Children, 3583 Scotland Road, Scotland, PA 17254-0900
   Duration: July 1, 1997--June 30, 1998 (2 year option to renew)
   Contact: T. Edward Kump, Facilities Maintenance Manager, (717) 264-7187, ext. 674

SP-313859 ADA asphalt paving--the contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to pave two additional parking areas on the hospital grounds. Total of area to be paved will be approximately 422 square yards. Complete details and specifications are available from the hospital upon request.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Wernersville State Hospital, Wernersville, Berks County, PA 19565
   Duration: July 14, 1997 through October 31, 1997
   Contact: Karl Koenig, Purchasing Agent, (610) 670-4127 Demolition--11 0800-R/W 0022-002 The Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the demolition and/or removal of structures from properties located in the Borough of Dauphin, and in Middle Paxton Township, Dauphin County, PA. Sealed bids will be accepted by the Department of Transportation at 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1699 until 1 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 1997. The project will involve approximately 19 parcels which will be open for inspection on Wednesday, July 2, 1997. For bid forms, specifications and further information contact Jerry Williams, Appraisal Supervisor, Universal Field Services, Inc., 96 Royal Street, Reedsville, PA 17084 (717) 667-2022. Bidders must be prequalified as demolition contractors by the Commonwealth.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: R/W District 8-0 R/W Unit, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17103-1699
   Duration: Demolition to be completed within 60--90 days from authorization to proceed
   Contact: Jerry Williams, (717) 667-2022 Engineering Services--14 08430AG2081 Construction inspection and documentation services for S. R. 0080, Section 347, Clarion County.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Engineering District 10-0
   Duration: 24 months
   Contact: Consultant Agreement Division, (717) 783-9309

08430AG2082 Construction inspection and documentation services for S. R. 0080, Section 345, Clarion County.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Engineering District 10-0
   Duration: 18 months
   Contact: Consultant Agreement Division, (717) 783-9309 Environmental Maintenance Services--15 BF 412-101.1 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project at Bear Hollow Mining Company site. Involves 3,100 c. y. of grading, 1.5 acres of selective grading and 4.5 acres of seeding.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: South Beaver Township, Beaver County, PA
   Duration: 180 days after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Construction Contract Unit, (717) 783-7994

BOGM 96-9R Clean out and plug one abandoned gas well on Kozlosky property. Well is estimated to be 1,000 feet deep.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: Borough of Ford City, Armstrong County, PA   30 days after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Construction Contract Unit, (717) 783-7994

BOGM 97-2 Clean out and plug five abandoned oil and gas wells on Commonwealth property. Wells estimated to be 480 feet maximum depth.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: Cornplanter Township, Venango County, PA   60 days after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Construction Contract Unit, (717) 783-7994

NCF 004-101.1 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Project at Leroy B. Davis site. Involves an estimated 900 c. y. of grading, dewatering impoundment and seeding.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: Roulette Township, Potter County, PA   60 days after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Construction Contract Unit, (717) 783-7994 Food--19 4620-02 The Department of Transportation will solicit vending services for Mercer County, Site E, Lawrence County, Sites 15 and 16 and Venango County Sites 21 and 22. Items vended will be limited to nonperishables such as soda/juice, candy/snacks, ice cream, sandwiches and hot drinks. The vendor will be responsible for the installation, stocking and maintenance of a minimum of five vending machines. General liability insurance will be required. Contracts will be awarded to the highest monthly fee bid to the Department of Transportation expressed in lump sum bid form. Persons interested in obtaining a proposal to bid should contact the name listed below within 10 days of this notice. Bid opening is July 14, 1997, in Room F7B, 7th Floor, Forum Place, Harrisburg, PA 17101 at 2 p.m.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Mercer, I-80 EB; Lawrence, I-79 NB and SB; Venango, I-79 NB and SB
   Duration: 2 years, 3 months per specifications and provisions
   Contact: LuAnn J. Shadle, (717) 787-0188 Fuel Related Services--20 Project No. AST-154 Project title: install 16 ASTs. Project description: install 16 1,000 gallon gas/1,000 gallon diesel dual above-ground fuel storage tanks (ASTs). Fuel tanks, tank accessories and concrete base slabs provided by the Game Commission. Contractor to coordinate tank delivery and provide crane to lift and set tank; install electrical conduit, junction boxes, conductors, light fixture and switches; install leak detection probes and alarm box. Bid opening date: July 11, 1997.
   Department: Game Commission
   Location: 16 sites in 16 counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
   Duration: 90 calendar days from issuance of contract
   Contact: Engineering and Contract Management Division, (717) 787-9620 HVAC--22 AE-2544 Installation of emergency/standby electrical generator. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance District 1-6, 2579 West PA Avenue, Warren, Warren County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-2909 Housing and exhaust fans installation. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: PennDOT Stockpile No. 9, Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5061 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 5-0, Oxford and Fish Hatchery, Allentown, PA 18103
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5062 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 5-5, 3300 Freemansburg Avenue, Easton, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5063 Installation of emergency standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 5-3, 1712 Lehigh Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5070 Installation of emergency/standby electrical generator. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 3-4, 355 Dewalt Street, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5071 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 787-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 3-5, Freeburg Road, Selinsgrove, Snyder County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5072 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 3-7, 6 Berwart Street, Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5073 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 3-8, Old Fairground Road, Lewisburg, Union County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

AE-5074 Installation of emergency/standby power supply system. FAX (717) 783-7971.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Maintenance Building, District 3-9, 340 York Avenue, Towanda, Bradford County, PA
   Duration: 90 calendar days; proposed bid July 1997
   Contact: Tina Chubb, (717) 787-7001

JC-25-97 Plumbing repairs/services. The maintenance and repair of the Mercer County Job Center plumbing system. Services are to be available on a 24 hour basis. Any materials furnished to be of first quality. Materials and parts are to be at contractor's cost plus no more than 10%.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Mercer County Job Center, 663 East State Street, Sharon, Mercer County, PA 16146-2098
   Duration: October 01, 1997--September 30, 2000
   Contact: Eugene W. Kouch, (412) 983-5120

JC-26-97 Heating and air conditioning repairs/services. The maintenance and repair of the Mercer County Job Center heating and air conditioning system. Services are to be available on a 24 hour basis. Any materials furnished to be of first quality. Materials and parts are to be at contractor's cost plus no more than 10%. This will be a 3 year contract.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Mercer County Job Center, 663 East State Street, Sharon, Mercer County, PA 16146-2098
   Duration: October 01, 1997--September 30, 2000
   Contact: Eugene W. Kouch, (412) 983-5120

JC-27-97 Electrical repairs/services. The maintenance and repair of the Mercer County Job Center electrical system. Services are to be available on a 24 hour basis. Any materials furnished to be of first quality. Materials and parts are to be at contractor's cost plus no more than 10%. This will be a 3 year contract.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Mercer County Job Center, 663 East State Street, Sharon, Mercer County, PA 16146-2098
   Duration: October 01, 1997--September 30, 2000
   Contact: Eugene W. Kouch, (412) 983-5120

DDC-SYS-97 Maintenance contract for McClure Automatrix DDC System. Contractor to provide monthly preventive maintenance and 2 complete system checks per year to include all panels, solo controllers, sensors, relays, transducers, transmitters, fiber optic convertors, Sage communications panels, personal computers, etc.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: State Correctional Institution Houtzdale, State Route 2007, Houtzdale, PA 16698-1000
   Duration: October 01, 1997--September 30, 1998
   Contact: Diana K. Davis, Purchasing Agent II, (814) 378-1000

Project No. 9806 Kitchen exhaust (range) hood, including controls, fan motor, filters, duct work, etc.
   Department: Military and Veterans Affairs
   Location: PAARNG Armory, 1000 East Cumberland Street, Lebanon, Lebanon County, PA
   Duration: 1 July 97--30 September 98
   Contact: Emma Schroff, (717) 861-8518 Janitorial Services--23 304-202 The awarded contractor shall thoroughly wash and clean all interior and exterior windows and entrance glass partitions in the Scranton State Office Building. Contractor shall furnish the required labor, materials, equipment, tools and supervision to thoroughly clean and wash the window and glass portions of the building. Work schedule shall consist of 2 visits to the site for window cleaning and washing during the contract period. (Spring and Fall).
   Department: General Services
   Location: Buildings and Grounds, Scranton State Office Building, 100 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
   Duration: July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000
   Contact: Joseph G. Barrett, (717) 963-4817

JC-28-97 Janitorial services and floor maintenance: daily sweeping, mopping and vacuuming of floors and general janitorial duties (dusting, emptying trash, etc.). Weekly and monthly cleaning and scrubbing (furniture, windows, telephone, fixtures). Also must supply all paper products, soap, trash bags and floor care products needed for maintenance and daily use by the local office. Involves 6,859 square feet of space. More detailed specifications can be obtained by contacting Eugene W. Kouch, Manager, Mercer County Job Center. This is a three year contract.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Mercer County Job Center, 663 East State Street, Sharon, Mercer County, PA 16146-2098
   Duration: October 01, 1997--September 30, 2000
   Contact: Eugene W. Kouch, (412) 983-5120

JC-30-97 Janitorial service--daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual cleaning duties, i.e., cleaning floors, restrooms (employe and public), furniture, walls, woodwork, carpets and any and all other cleaning required to keep the premises clean and neat at all times. Furnish equipment and supplies. Office occupies 4,000 square feet. Contract includes snow removal.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Employment Security, Bedford County Job Center, 107 South Richard Street, Bedford, Bedford County, PA 15522
   Duration: October 01, 1997 through September 30, 2002
   Contact: Karen A. Carstensen, E. S. Manager I, (814) 623-6107

SP 274349 Sealed bids will be received at the Regional Office No. 2, P. O. Box 387, 195 Park Road, Prospect, PA 16052-0387 and publicly opened and read. A bid opening date has not yet been set. For janitorial service to 11 family cabins and park office at Moraine State Park. A bid proposal containing all pertinent information must be obtained from the office of the Park Manager, Moraine State Park.
   Department: Conservation and Natural Resources
   Location: Moraine State Park Complex, 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA 16051
   Duration: September 1, 1997 to December 31, 2000
   Contact: Moraine State Park, (412) 368-8811

SP-355222 Vendor to provide janitorial services at the Kossman Building in Pittsburgh, PA. Vendor to furnish all labor, equipment and supplies to provide these services. Duties are to be performed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 5 days per week, Monday through Friday except State holidays. Complete details and specifications may be obtained by contacting the Procurement Office.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: 400 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1302
   Duration: September 01, 1997--June 30, 1999 with two 1 year renewal options
   Contact: Ed Blandy, (717) 772-4883 Laboratory Services--24 H-5539 Clinical laboratory tests. To receive specifications, send written request to Purchasing Office, Hamburg Center, Hamburg, PA 19526, FAX: (610) 562-6025.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Hamburg Center, Hamburg, PA 19526
   Duration: January 01, 1998--December 31, 2000
   Contact: Irvin G. Reinert, Purchasing Agent, (610) 562-6031 Medical Services--29 321155 Contractor shall provide mobile radiology and diagnostic interpretation, as required by the Bensalem Youth Development Center. The service shall be available 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. Contractor shall provide complete onsite radiology services when deemed necessary by the Facility's staff physician.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Bensalem Youth Development Center, 3701 Old Trevose Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
   Duration: October 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000
   Contact: Sharon Maxwell, (215) 953-6406 Real Estate Services--35 995A Lease Office Space to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Proposals are invited to provide the Office of Attorney General with 9,100 useable square feet of new or existing office space in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, with minimum parking for 38 vehicles, within the following boundaries: North: Boas Street; South: Chestnut Street; East: Seventh Street; West: Front Street. Proposals due: July 14, 1997. Solicitation no.: 92505.
   Department: General Services
   Location: Real Estate, 505 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17105
   Duration: Indeterminate 1996-97
   Contact: Doris Deckman or Cynthia T. Lentz, (717) 787-4394

010318 Provide professional appraisal services for various types of properties located on projects in Engineering District 1-0; these projects being located in Erie County and Crawford County including but not limited to SR 4304-A50, WO 96080 and SR 0027-02S. All appraisers must be generally State certified and be currently on the Department's Pre-Qualified Fee Appraiser and Consultant List.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: PennDOT District Office, 1140 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323
   Duration: July 01, 1997 to June 30, 2002
   Contact: William R. Pixley, Chief Appraiser, (814) 437-4203 Sanitation--36 0470-03565 Provide one 30 cubic yard container with a minimum of 12 pickups and/or a maximum of 24 pickups for the period.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: 1 Franklin Avenue, District 4-7, Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, PA 18657
   Duration: 4 year contract to include price escalation per CPI
   Contact: Diane Salsman, (717) 836-3141 Security Services--37 Project No. 555 Security guards.
   Department: Military and Veterans Affairs
   Location: PAARNG Armory, Johnstown Municipal Airport, 447 Airport Road, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA
   Duration: October 1, 1997--September 30, 2000
   Contact: Emma Schroff, (717) 861-8518

96-07-10 As authorized by Federal regulations, 7 CFR Part 246 the Special Supplemental Food Programs for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), the contractor will perform investigations of selected retail stores participating in the Program. The investigations will be made to collect evidence of improper retail store practices and for the purpose of deterring fraud, recovery of funds and/or sanctions. The contractor staff performing under the agreement must be available to testify at fair hearings or other judicial proceedings.
   Department: Health
   Location: Division of Special Food Programs (WIC), P. O. Box 90, Room 604, Health and Welfare Building, Harrisburg, PA 17108
   Duration: 5 years
   Contact: Michael Schappell, Retail Store Coordinator, (717) 783-1289 Vehicle, Heavy Equipment--38 0800-97-WS-0701-97-1 The Department of Transportation intends to rent one mobile organic resource processor (wood shredder) with a qualified operator. A reference model is ''Willibald MZA 2500'' or a functional equivalent or greater.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: The following District 8-0 counties: Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and Perry
   Duration: August 15, 1997 to August 14, 2000
   Contact: R. A. Wiest, (717) 783-0443

1200-97-001 Rental of winter maintenance equipment with operator. Equipment needs include: single and tandem axle trucks with plow and spreader, loaders and graders. Winter rented equipment 3 year contract, District 12-0.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: District 12-0, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
   Duration: November 01, 1997 to April 30, 1998; November 01, 1998 to April 30, 1999; November 01, 1999 to April 30, 2000
   Contact: Liberty Hill, (412) 439-7361

B-315-97 On-call rental of one low boy tractor trailer unit for use in the bituminous coal region. One hundred percent (100%) of this contract is financed by the Federal Government.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: Bituminous Coal Region of PA
   Duration: 1 year after Notice to Proceed
   Contact: Construction Contracts Unit, (717) 783-7994 Miscellaneous--39 Project No. 810 Stormwater management survey to include quantitative data collection and testing, recommendation for facility improvements in order to bring facility into compliance with Federal, State and local regulations. If survey indicates NPDES permits are required, contractor will prepare application.
   Department: Military and Veterans Affairs
   Location: PAARNG Armory, 358 West Main Street, Ligonier, Westmoreland County, PA
   Duration: July 1, 1997--September 30, 1998
   Contact: Emma Schroff, (717) 861-8518

1190-W The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools and protective clothing necessary to install approximately 3,316 lineal feet of installed-length double coil 30"/24" type II general purpose barbed tape obstacle (razor ribbon) and 13,264 lineal feet of installed-length single coil 60" concertina (razor ribbon) on perimeter security fences and/or rooftop security perimeter fence lines at the State Correctional Institution at Greensburg.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: State Correctional Institution at Greensburg, R. D. 10, Box 10, Route 119 South, Greensburg, PA 15601-8999
   Duration: September 29, 1997 to June 30, 1998
   Contact: Jack Loughry, (412) 837-4397, ext. 339

102-0-001 Preventive maintenance services and repairs on overhead doors for Building No. 048-5762, and services and repairs to the truck-wash facility.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: 351 New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001
   Duration: 1 year, with three 1-year renewals
   Contact: Andy Skunda, (412) 284-8226

LB&FC No. 1997-2 The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LB&FC) has been requested to conduct an immediate study of the physical health component of the HealthChoices program in southeastern Pennsylvania in order to ascertain the adequacy of the rates contained in contracts between DPW and managed care organizations. This requires the evaluation to be conducted by an independent actuary with experience in evaluating Medicaid managed care. It is anticipated that initial Requests for Proposal will be available for distribution on or after June 30, 1997.
   Department: Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
   Location: Harrisburg, PA
   Duration: August 30, 1997 through December 1, 1997 (estimated)
   Contact: Philip R. Durgin, (717) 783-1600

200000-3500 Provide work station modification and design for Herman Miller furniture.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: PennDOT sites in the Harrisburg Area, Harrisburg, PA
   Duration: 2 years
   Contact: Sue Sobotor, (717) 783-3931

Request for Information (RFI 1-97) The Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is looking for qualified bidders who have developed a Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) auditing system that electronically audits DRG paid hospital claims and have the ability to perform DRG audits from the claims identified by their software system. The software functions are as follows: 1) electronically evaluates all DRG paid claims to identify DRG optimization, miscoding, upcoding, medical necessity issues and place of service issues; 2) software edits must be capable of customization, including edit on/off functions; 3) must be able to electronically identify new DRG assignment by correcting coding error; 4) must produce summary reports to identify claims with DRG coding errors; 5) detail claim by claim audit reports of claim DRG coding errors and the corrective action; 6) must produce trending reports to identify hospitals with DRG coding errors. The system requirements are as follows: 1) system must be able to evaluate two million inpatient claims and have the ability to download suspect claims from mainframe to a compatible PC product; 2) PC product must contain ICD-9-CM encoder, multiple versions of the DRG grouper software, end-user reporting capability, letter generation module, and easy import/export functions. If interested and for audit requirements contact: Fortuna Kostelac at (717) 772-4602, Office of Medical Assistance Programs, Bureau of Program Integrity.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Statewide
   Duration: Indeterminate 1996-97
   Contact: Fortuna P. Kostelac, (717) 772-4602
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 01-1065. Filed for public inspection June 27, 2001, 9:00 a.m.]

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DESCRIPTION OF LEGEND

1 Advertising,Public Relations, Promotional Materials 22 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration Services, Equipment Rental & Repair
2 Agricultural Services, Livestock, Equipment, Supplies & Repairs: Farming Equipment Rental & Repair, Crop Harvesting & Dusting, Animal Feed, etc. 23 Janitorial Services & Supply Rental: Interior
3 Auctioneer Services 24 Laboratory Services, Maintenance & Consulting
4 Audio/Video, Telecommunications Services, Equipment Rental & Repair 24 Laboratory Services, Maintenance & Consulting
5 Barber/Cosmetology Services & Equipment 25 Laundry/Dry Cleaning & Linen/Uniform Rental
6 Cartography Services 26 Legal Services & Consultation
7 Child Care 27 Lodging/Meeting Facilities
8 Computer Related Services & Equipment Repair: Equipment Rental/Lease, Programming, Data Entry, Payroll Services, Consulting 28 Mailing Services
9 Construction & Construction Maintenance: Buildings, Highways, Roads, Asphalt Paving, Bridges, Culverts, Welding, Resurfacing, etc. 29 Medical Services, Equipment Rental and Repairs & Consultation
10 Court Reporting & Stenography Services 30 Moving Services
11 Demolition\Structural Only 31 Personnel, Temporary
12 Drafting & Design Services 32 Photography Services (includes aerial)
13 Elevator Maintenance 33 Property Maintenance & Renovation\Interior & Exterior: Painting, Restoration, Carpentry Services, Snow Removal, General Landscaping (Mowing, Tree Pruning & Planting, etc.)
14 Engineering Services & Consultation: Geologic, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Solar & Surveying 34 Railroad/Airline Related Services, Equipment & Repair
15 Environmental Maintenance Services: Well Drilling, Mine Reclamation, Core & Exploratory Drilling, Stream Rehabilitation Projects and Installation Services 35 Real Estate Services\Appraisals & Rentals
16 Extermination Services 36 Sanitation\Non-Hazardous Removal, Disposal & Transportation (Includes Chemical Toilets)
17 Financial & Insurance Consulting & Services 37 Security Services & Equipment\MArmed Guards, Investigative Services & Security Systems
18 Firefighting Services 38 Vehicle, Heavy Equipment & Powered Machinery Services, Maintenance, Rental, Repair & Renovation (Includes ADA Improvements)
19 Food 39 Miscellaneous: This category is intended for listing all bids, announcements not applicable to the above categories
20 Fuel Related Services, Equipment & Maintenance to Include Weighing Station Equipment, Underground & Above Storage Tanks
21 Hazardous Material Services: Abatement, Disposal, Removal, Transportation & Consultation

GARY E. CROWELL,
Secretary



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