Landscape Services For Pa State Archives

Location:	Pennsylvania
Posted:	Apr 13, 2026
Due:	May 5, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Pennsylvania
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	6100065826
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General Information

Department for this solicitation:

Procurement

Date Prepared:

04/13/26

Types:

IFB

Advertisement Type:

Service

Materials

Service & Materials

PW Construction

Agency Construction

Real Estate

Solicitation/Project#:

6100065826

Solicitation/Project Title:

Landscape Services for PA State Archives

Description:

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is seeking a contractor to perform landscaping services at the Pennsylvania State Archives (PSA).

Department Information
Department/Agency:	Historical and Museum Commission	Delivery Location:	Pa State Archives 1681 N 6Th Street Harrisburg Pa 17102
County:	Dauphin	Duration:	12 months

Contact Information
First Name:	Patricia	Last Name:	Frey
Phone Number: (XXX-XXX-XXXX)	717-772-8875	Email:	pafrey@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:	04/13/26
Solicitation Due Date:	05/05/26	Solicitation Due Time:	2:00 PM
Solicitation Opening Date:	05/05/26	Solicitation Opening Time:	2:00 PM
Opening Location:	Pa Historical And Museum Commission Keystone Building 400 North Street 2Nd Floor Harrisburg Pa 17120
No. of Addendums:	0

Amended Date:	04/13/26

Related Solicitation Files

Original Files

	6100065826_PA State Archives Landscaping General Requirements.pdf
	6100065826_PA State Archives Landscape Map.pdf
	6100065826_IFB Terms and Conditions.pdf
	Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form BOP-2201.docx

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Statement of Work

IFB 610065826

General Bid Requirements

Jeremiah Harrity

Facility Manager, PA State Archives

1681 N 6th St

Harrisburg, PA 17102

C: 717-480-8893

Introduction:

The Pennsylvania State Archives (PSA) is a building owned by the Pennsylvania

Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) that maintains the historically valuable

records of the Commonwealth and is accessible to the public four days a week. Located

in the block bounded by North 6th, Hamilton, North 7th and Harris Streets, the lot contains

approximately 30,000 sf of landscaping. This includes a variety of landscape and

hardscape elements including large planting beds, a raised planter, a fenced area, and a

large lawn that is regularly maintained. As a state building, the grounds must maintain a

neat and well-groomed appearance.

The PSA is seeking a vendor to maintain the grounds by providing the following

landscaping services from April through the end of the mowing season in the same

calendar year. Vendor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, and equipment to

provide this work to the PSA.

Services to be provided:

Weed Control - planters and other landscaped areas

• At least bi-weekly, inspect all areas around the building including all planters,

fenced-in areas, and other landscaped areas, and remove intrusive plant life

that was not planted by design.

• Weeds may be controlled by using chemical weed control in certain areas, as

long as desired plants, shrubs, and other pre-existing plantings are not affected.

• Alternatively, or additionally, weeds may be pulled by hand.

• Alternatively, or additionally, string trimming may be used to control weeds;

however, care should also be taken to avoid damaging or destroying flowers,

shrubbery, structures, or other obstacles.

• Clean up and haul away any weeds or other debris that are removed and

maintain areas that have already been cleaned of weeds/debris.

Mulching

• Inspect mulched areas and replace or add mulch as needed to maintain 3-inch

layer.

Trimming

• Trim trees, bushes and plants that are overgrown. No excessive removal shall

be acceptable if the damage will harm or destroy the designed landscaping. If

a plant is destroyed due to excessive removal, vendor will replace plant at the

vendor’s expense.

Leaf & Debris Cleanup

• Clean up leaves, sticks and other debris after a weather event.

Disposal

• Disposal of weeds, trimmings, and other debris. All removed items must be

disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Spring Cleanup

• Cleanup of all leaves, sticks and other debris will be done at least once, before

weeding or spreading of mulch. Must be completed by May 1st. If the contract

has not been fully executed by May 1st, the spring cleanup should be completed

as soon as possible after execution.

Fall Cleanup

• Cleanup of all leaves, sticks, and other debris will be done at least once,

immediately after the mowing season is concluded. Fall cleanup will occur no

later than November 15th.

Requirements:

• Riding mowers and other equipment must be operated by people of at least the

legal driving age. Equipment must also be well maintained, for example no

fuel or oil spillage or excess fumes.

Dimensions of the property:

There are approximately thirty thousand square feet of landscaping (see landscaping

map). The planters and other ground cover will typically require at least biweekly

weeding. Also, those areas will be inspected for mulch placement and replaced as

needed. The lawn area will need to be sprayed twice a year for invasive species. Trees

and shrubs are indicated on the enclosed map.

General information:

• Contractor will report to Facility Manager or Facility Supervisor on arrival, before

starting any work on the premises, to discuss what will be performed during that

work period.

• Hours of work will typically be between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

Any hours outside of these normal hours must be approved in advance by the

Facility Manager or Facility Supervisor.

• Parking is available on North 6th Street and in the PSA visitor parking lot, if

available. Parking is designated for visitors and employee overflow so parking

may not always be available in the visitor lot.

• If weather prohibits work from being accomplished, contractor is responsible for

rescheduling with the Facility Manager or Facility Supervisor as soon as possible

to make up any work that may have been missed.

• Workers will be expected to wear proper clothing attire befitting their work needs.

Offensive or obscene clothing will not be acceptable, and the offending person

will be asked to leave.

• No equipment or vehicles will be left on site overnight, including the visitor

parking lot after designating hours.

• Vendors will correct maintenance work not performed in accordance with the

stated scope of work. No additional payment will be made to the vendor for

correction of unacceptable maintenance work or for repair of any damage to the

grounds or the physical structures at the PSA during the performance of

maintenance work.

• Any additional work outside the scope must be authorized by the PSA in writing

before starting.

Protections:

If any work is being performed on sidewalks or other public thoroughfares, protective

coverings should be used, and signage or barriers must be in place notifying the public

that work is being accomplished.

Insurance:

For the duration of the contract with the commonwealth, the vendor will purchase

insurance that covers the following: Workers compensation insurance that covers all

employees working under the contractor, comprehensive general liability insurance,

property damage liability insurance that is an acceptable amount to the state

commonwealth.

The insurance must cover a minimum amount $100,000 for injury or death of one person

in a single occurrence and $200,000 aggregated for injury to death of more than a single

person in a single occurrence. $100,000 for a single occurrence of property damage. The

vendor shall name the Commonwealth of PA, PA Historical and Museum Commission

as a certificate holder and as an additional insured on all liability insurance policies.

The vendor agrees not to cancel, change or replace the insurance policies without at least

30 days prior written notice to PA Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of

Management Services, Fiscal and Office Support Service, 300 North Street, Room 529,

Harrisburg, PA 17120. Certificates evidencing the insurance requirements above must

be sent to the PHMC a week prior to work initially commencing.

Invitation for Bid (IFB) Information:

Bids will only be accepted electronically. Please go to the PA Supplier Portal

https://pasupplierportal.state.pa.us to bid on this solicitation. Paper bids, faxes or emails

will not be accepted. Please note the bidder assumes the responsibility to ensure the bid

is submitted electronically by 2:00 PM on May 5, 2026. PHMC will not be responsible

for bids that were submitted incorrectly. It is the responsibility of the bidder to call the

issuing office to assure the bid was received prior to the bid opening date and time. Bids

received after the bid opening date and time will be rejected.

Questions for the IFB must be submitted via email to the Issuing Officer, Patricia Frey,

at pafrey@pa.gov by 11:00 AM on April 22, 2026. Answers to all questions and/or

formal addendums will be attached to Solicitation #6100065826 on the eMarketplace

website. https://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/ . No other questions will be permitted

after this date.

If the Issuing Office deems it necessary to revise any part of this bid, bid bulletins will

be attached to Solicitation #6100065826 on the eMarketplace website.

https://www.emarketplace.state.pa.us/ It is the potential vendor’s responsibility to

periodically check the website for any new or revised bid information or addenda prior

to submission of the bid. If a bid bulletin has been issued, bidder must print the bulletin,

sign and return the bulletin as part of the bid package.

Information Required From Bidders:

To be considered, bids must respond to all requirements and attach the documents with

your electronic bid response. Any other information thought to be relevant, but not

applicable to the categories below, should be provided as an attachment to the required

bid information. Paper copies, emails, or faxes of the attachments will not be accepted.

• Provide unit costs electronically for each IFB line item.

• Acknowledgment materials will not have a markup value of more than 10% above

the actual price paid.

• Submit company information to support your company has the background to

support the scope of work. Submit a letter demonstrating a clear understanding

of the services to be performed.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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