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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-2101>
STATE CONTRACTS INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

   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


DO BUSINESS WITH STATE AGENCIES
The Treasury Department's Bureau of Contracts and Public Records can help you do business with state government agencies. The bureau is, by law, the central repository for all state contracts over $5,000. Contract Specialists can supply you with descriptions of contracts, names of previous bidders, pricing breakdowns and other information. They can also direct you to the appropriate person and agency looking for your product or service. Copies of state contracts are also available. (Duplicating and mailing costs may apply). For more information, visit us online at www.patreasury.org.
Contact: Bureau of Contracts and Public Records
              Pennsylvania State Treasury
              201 Finance Building
              Harrisburg, PA 17120
              phone: 717-787-2990 or 1-800-252-4700
              fax: (717) 772-0977

ROBERT P. CASEY, Jr.
Pennsylvania State Treasurer






RFP# 10122424 Bloomsburg University is seeking an Architectural firm to design a new student housing apartments, bid document preparation, bid participation, construction observation and closeout responsibilities. The University desires to construct new student housing on a 15 acre site on the University's Upper Campus. The project will provide apartment style housing for approximately 525 students. The interior design and site layout will be based on the results of a survey of student preferences and preliminary design work. On site parking for the complex as well as community space for recreation and gathering must also be provided. The project completion is set for August 2009. To request a proposal, fax request to Bloomsburg University, ATTN: Diann Shamburg at 570-389-2017 and include email address with request. Pre-bid conference has been set for November 2, 2006 at 10:30 am, Bloomsburg University, Andruss Library, Schweiker Room, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 and proposal due date is November 22, 2006 at 1:00 pm.
   Department: State System of Higher Education
   Location: Bloomsburg University, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
   Duration: Design and Construction to be completed August 2009
   Contact: Diann Shamburg, 570-389-4312





   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: EBENSBURG CENTER, DPW, 4501 ADMIRAL PEARY HIGHWAY, EBENSBURG, PA 15931
   Duration: six months
   Contact: MARILYN A. CARTWRIGHT, 814-472-0259

CN 00023263 VENDOR WILL PROVIDE FOOD STUFFS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, BAKERY, DAIRY, MILK, FROZEN VEGETABLES AND FRUIT PRODUCTS TO THE STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AT MAHANOY, 301 MOREA ROAD, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, FRACKVILLE, PA. BID PACKAGE TO BE REQUESTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE INSTITUTION. BID DUE DATE: 10/24/06 @ 3 PM.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: STATE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AT MAHANOY, 301 MOREA ROAD, FRACKVILLE, PA 17932
   Duration: OCTOBER 24, 2006 TO DECEMBER 24, 2006
   Contact: Dawn M. Troutman, Purchasing, (570) 773-2158

CN00023222 Frozen poultry commodity to be delivered to SCI Greene in Waynesburg, PA on 10/26/06 and 12/07/06.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: SCI Greene, 169 Progress Dr., Waynesburg, PA 15370
   Duration: Bid opening: 10/17/06
   Contact: Laura Mohr, Purchasing Agent, 724/852-5534

CN00023106 State Correctional Institution at Fayette will be soliciting bids for non-carbonated beverages to serve to the staff and inmates. The duration of the contract will be on a one-year basis. Interested vendors can call to request quotes for the beverages. If you are interested in bidding, you will need to have a state vendor number before you can request a bid.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: State Correctional Institution Fayette, 50 Overlook Drive, LaBelle, PA 15450
   Duration: November 1, 2006--October 31, 2007
   Contact: Melissa Walker, 724-364-2200




409-MS ''Robinson Learning Center: Data Center Emergency Generator,'' Project 409-MS. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, part of the State System of Higher Education, is seeking bids for Electrical Construction. Brief description of project: Furnishing and installing a new 150 KW outdoor emergency generator, automatic transfer switch, panelboards, transformers, wiring/conduit, and related work. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Robinson Learning Center's ''Hall of Flags'' (ground floor) on Thursday, October 26th, 2006 (1:30 p.m.). While not mandated for bidding, all prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend the meeting and the site-tour which immediately follows. Bids are due on Thursday, November 9th, 2006 (2:00 PM) and are scheduled to be publicly opened shortly thereafter. For further information, or to request contract documents for a non-refundable fee of $60, bidders can contact ''W2A Design Group'' 609 Hamilton Street, Suite 200; Allentown, PA 18101-2189; ph: 610.437.4450; fax: 610.437.2817. It is anticipated that bidding documents will be available from the Professional firm beginning October 16th, 2006. Contract Bonds, MBE/WBE solicitation, and Prevailing Minimum Wages apply to this project. The System encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms, and firms which may have not previously performed work for the System. Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity are the policies of the Commonwealth and of the State System of Higher Education.
   Department: State System of Higher Education
   Location: Lock Haven University Main Campus--Clinton County, Robinson Learning Center Facility, Lock Haven, PA 17745
   Duration: It is anticipated that construction and installation shall be performed in late Winter/early Spring, 2007.
   Contact: W2A Design Group, 610-437-4450

CN00023223 Provide complete HVAC Maintenance and Emergency Services for the Delaware Water Gap Welcome Center (site F) located on Interstate 80 in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, for a 3 year period, with an additional 2 year renewal with mutual consent between contractor and Department of Transportation. Bid Due Date is 11/2/2006, 10:00 A.M. Bid opening to be held at Penndot, Engineering District 5-0, Parkwood Annex, 2460 Parkwood Drive, Allentown, PA 18103, on November 2, 2006, 10:00 A.M.
   Department: Transportation
   Location: Interstate 80, Smithfield Township, Monroe County
   Duration: 3 year purchase order period, with an additional 2 year renewal with mutual consent between contractor and dept.
   Contact: Ron Deutsch, 610-791-6061





   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 300 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston, PA 18640
   Duration: One Year Contract Effective Date December 1, 2006.
   Contact: Robyn Stacey, (717) 346-7667




SP3544000003 REBID The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Northcentral Region, requires a contractor to provide services for the excavation, removal, transportation & disposal of construction, demolition & municipal wastes. There will be a mandatory pre-bid site inspection held at the site on Tuesday, October 10, 2006. Attendance at this meeting is required for bidding on the project. Bid must be received by 12:00 noon, Monday, October 16, 2006. Interested vendors should be registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vendor Program prior to submitting their bid package. To register and obtain a PA vendor number, call 1-866-775-2868 or log in to www.vendorregistration.state.pa.us.
   Department: Environmental Protection
   Location: 1832 Continental Blvd., Danville, Pennsylvania 17821.
   Duration: November 30, 2006
   Contact: Teresa Woodring, 570-327-3637




CN00023229 Correctional Industries, Commissary Distribution Center is seeking contractors to renovate 3 existing buildings @ SCI Rockview. The contractor will be responsible for demolition, general construction, electrical, exterior fencing, and fire safety; interested parties can contact Sonya Schurtz for a copying of the proposal of the construction needed to be performed. Correctional Industries will be holding a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting scheduled, Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 10 am-12 pm @ SCI Rockview. The purpose of this conference is to provide opportunity for clarification of what is expected from contractors. In view of the limited facility availability for the conference/site visit, Offerers should limit their representation to two (2) individuals per Offerer. Attendance at the conference/site visit is MANDATORY. Interested contractors MUST ATTEND the conference/site visit to bid on the services. FAILURE TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT AT THE INSTITUTION, SHALL DISQUALIFY AN OFFERER FROM CONSIDERATION FOR ANY CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED AND IF BID IS SUBMITTED WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR NO SHOW. Please fax (717-731-7008) or email Sonya Schurtz (sschurtz@state.pa.us) on your company letterhead, the following information BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 (This information is needed to arrange gate clearances): The names of the attendees, driver's license number of the attendees. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE INSTITUTION: Cameras, cell phones, weapons, and tools. If you need to bring any item beside paper, writing utensil, and driver's license, you need to get this PRE-APPROVED BEFORE ENTERING INSIDE THE INSTITUTION. Any questions or concerns, regarding this invitation to the MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT, please contact Sonya Schurtz by fax (717-731-7008) or email (sschurtz@state.pa.us).
   Department: Corrections
   Location: Correctional Industries @ Rockview, Commissary Distribution Center Box A, Bellefonte, Pa 16823
   Duration: PLEASE RESPOND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT BY TUESDAY,
   Contact: Sonya Schurtz, 717-731-7008

RFP 31-06 The Department of Public Welfare, Office of Medical Assistance Programs, seeks proposals for Specialty Pharmacy Drug Program. Prospective vendors must register with the Integrated Enterprise System (IES) at www.vendorregistration.state.pa.us. DPW utilizes the information contained in the vendor master file for its procurement activities. Registered vendors who need to update or change the existing information in this file must contact IES and provide the changes or updates to IES. It is the vendor's responsibility to contact IES for changes, as DPW is unable to change vendor information. If you fail to update or change information, you may not receive requested bid information. Proposals must be received no later than November 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Please check back often to this site. Updates will be posted as they occur.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: 42 Counties that do not have risk-based mandatory managed care (Health Choices). See Appendix B, Map of Medical Assistance Program Areas.
   Duration: Two years from effective date with two (2) one-year renewal options
   Contact: Ed Collins, 717-705-3878

CN00022214 Section 2599.3(a) of the School Code directs the PA State Board of Education ''to conduct or provide for a comprehensive State-wide costing-out study to arrive at a determination of the basic cost per pupil to provide an education that will permit a student to meet the State's academic standards and assessments.'' As provided by the statute, the study must review both the adequacy and equity of State and local funding support of the Commonwealth's public schools. Additional detail is provided in Part IV of this Request for Proposal. Questions must be submitted via e-mail by 9 a.m. on October 16, 2006; all questions and answers will be posted at this website by October 18 as an addendum to this RFP. NO PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE IS PLANNED. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 Noon on Nov. 8, 2006 as per instructions contained in the RFP.
   Department: Education
   Location: PA Dept. of Education, Bureau of Management Services--Procurement, 333 Market Street, 15th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
   Duration: Not to exceed 12 months.
   Contact: Cathy Anderson, Procurement Manager, (717) 783-9792

41304 Sunroc water coolers. No substitutes.
   Department: State System of Higher Education
   Location: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Purchasing Department, 201 Carter Dr. Suite 200, Room #228, West Chester, PA 19383
   Duration: bid is due 10/16/06 at 2:00 PM ET
   Contact: Karen Kehler, 610-436-2603
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 06-2101. Filed for public inspection October 20, 2006, 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

JAMES P. CREEDON,
Secretary



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