Hay Harvesting Services

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Mar 11, 2026
Due:	Mar 25, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	87 - Agricultural Supplies
Solicitation No:	6100065552
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

03/11/26

Types:

IFB

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

6100065552

Solicitation/Project Title:

Hay Harvesting Services

Description:

The Department of Human Services requires a contractor to provide Hay Harvesting Services and all necessary labor, equipment and materials to mow approximately 60 acres at as outlined in the specifications in this Statement of Work for the Torrance State Hospital (“TSH”), located at State Route 1014, Torrance, Pennsylvania 15779.

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Department of Human Services "prior DPW"	Delivery Location:	Torrance State Hospital Tsh Located At State Route 1014 Torrance Pennsylvania 15779
County:	Westmoreland	Duration:	5 years

Contact Information
First Name:	David	Last Name:	Stillions
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-787-7071	Email:	dstillions@PA.GOV

Solicitation Information
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the Solicitation Due Date no later than the Solicitation Due Time as set forth in the solicitation. Any conflict between the dates and/or times contained in the solicitation itself or its attachments and this advertisement shall be resolved in favor of the solicitation.
Solicitation Start Date:	03/11/26
Solicitation Due Date:	03/25/26	Solicitation Due Time:	10:00 AM
Solicitation Opening Date:	03/25/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	10:01 AM
Opening Location:	625 Forester Street Harrisburg Pa 5Th Floor
No. of Addendums:	0

Amended Date:	03/11/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files

	SOW TSH Hay Harvesting Services.pdf
	Cost Submittal.pdf
	Terms & Conditions - No Fee.pdf
	Worker Protection and Investment Cert Form (BOP 2201).docx

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Department of Human Services

Torrance State Hospital

Statement of Work

Hay Harvesting Services

I. Objective

The Department of Human Services requires a contractor to provide Hay Harvesting

Services and all necessary labor, equipment and materials to mow approximately 60 acres

at as outlined in the specifications in this Statement of Work for the Torrance State Hospital

(“TSH”), located at State Route 1014, Torrance, Pennsylvania 15779.

II. Term of Service

The term of this Service will commence upon issuance of a Contract to the selected

Contractor (“Effective Date”) and will expire five years after the Effective Date.

III. Scope of Work

A. The selected contractor shall perform operations of cutting, baling, and hauling of hay

on an as needed basis. The selected Contractor shall determine the quantities to be

harvested and does not need to obtain prior approval from TSH officials to perform

authorized harvesting activities.

B. TSH has approximately 60 acres of land to be mowed. After harvesting the hay, the

selected Contractor shall dry and prepare the hay by way of roll or bale for removal.

The selected Contractor may not store prepared hay may on grounds of TSH.

C. The selected Contractor shall cut the hay no shorter than three inches.

D. Upon completion of each harvest, the selected Contractor shall leave the 60 acres in

neat and orderly conditions.

E. The selected contractor may park equipment overnight at TSH in an area approved by

the TSH Facility Maintenance Manager. TSH is not responsible for damages or

securing of equipment owned or operated by the Contractor.

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Revision Date: October 7, 2024

IV. Site Visit

Prospective contractors are encouraged to visit the site prior to submission of the bid

proposal to review the area to be serviced.

Please contact Larry Volpato, Facility Maintenance Manager, at 724-459-4597, for

questions concerning the equipment or appointments for the Site Visit. (insert Site Visit

Form)

Torrance State Hospital

121 Longview Drive

Stale Route 1014 Derry Township Torrance, PA 15779

V. Contract Award

Award will be made to the highest responsive and responsible bidder.

VI. IFB Requirements

A. Bid for Hay Harvesting Services. Contractors shall provide a bid for the per harvest

amount that they pay the Commonwealth for the harvested hay from the 60 acres at

TSH.

B. Bid Requirements. Contractors’ IFB must include the following attachments. Failure

to submit these items when they are needed may result in the rejection of the

Contractor’s IFB.

1. Worker Protection and Investment Certification

2. Proof of Insurance

C. Estimated Quantities

The quantities are estimated only and may increase or decrease dependent upon the

needs of the department.

D. Contact Information

Larry Volpato, Facility Maintenance Manager, at 724-459-4597

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Revision Date: October 7, 2024

E. Confirmation of Service

A Service Receipt will be used to verify that work has been completed.

A Service Receipt should be sent to:

DHS – Torrance State Hospital

Attn: Accounting Dept.

PO Box 126

Torrance, PA 15779

By Fax to: 724-459-1216

F. Commonwealth Reimbursement Provisions:

The selected Contractor will reimburse TSH for removal of the harvested hay.

Reimbursements will be made to:

“Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Torrance State Hospital”

P.O. Box 111

Torrance, PA 15779

Within 30 days of harvest

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Revision Date: October 7, 2024

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