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

DGS 999-124 PROJECT TITLE: New Visitor Entrance Structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Renovate existing men's room. Construct a new visitors entrance with a bookstore entry lobby and work area. Construction includes concrete and masonry foundations, wood and heavy timber framing, metal wall and roof panels, skylights, flat membrane roofing systems, decorative metal signage. ESTIMATED RANGE: $500,000 to $1,000,000. General, HVAC, Electrical and Fire Protection Construction. PLANS DEPOSIT: $25.00 per set payable to: Commonwealth of PA. Refundable upon return of plans and specifications in reusable condition (no marks allowed) 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 the delivery of documents. A separate check must be submitted to cover the cost of delivery. Mail a separate check in the amount of $5.00 per set or provide your express mail account number to the office listed below. Mail requests to: Department of General Services, Room 107 Headquarters Building, 18th & Herr Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17125, Tel: (717) 787-3923. Bid Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at 2:00 PM. All Bidders must be registered to secure plans and specifications. A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg Township, 1st Floor Conference Room. CONTACT: Mark Schwager, TEL: (717) 787-4054. All contractors who have secured contract documents are invited and urged to attend this pre-bid conference. Register at: www.vendorregistration.state.pa.us.    Department: Historical and Museum Commission    Location: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania    Duration: 300 Calendar Days from Date of Initial Job Conference    Contact: Contract and Bidding, (717) 787-3923    Department: Transportation    Location: Department of Transportation District 12, 825 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401    Duration: January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006    Contact: Robert Hoone, 724-439-7245 OSM 11(0826)102.1 Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project, Spangler Athletic Field. The principal items of work and approximate quantities are 3 acres of Seeding, planting 1,200 Trees, 470 linear feet of Roadside Ditch(es) Construction, and Mine Blowout and Channel Restoration that includes 3,107 cubic yards of Excavation and Grading, 2,200 tons of R-6 Limestone Riprap, and 756 square feet of Galvanized Steel Welded Bar Grating. This project issues on September 30, 2005 and bids will be opened on October 25, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Bid documents cost $10.00 per set and will not be mailed until payment has been received. This project is financed by the Federal Government under the authority given it by P.L. 95-87 dated August 3, 1977, ''The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977,'' and is subject to that Law, and to the Federal Grant for this project.    Department: Environmental Protection    Location: Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County    Duration: 90 calendar days after the official starting date.    Contact: Construction Contracts Section, 717-787-7820 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1845. Filed for public inspection September 30, 2005, 9:00 a.m.] [ Pa.B. 3] 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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