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

05-0002 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will be soliciting bids for a variety of construction products such as lumber, insulation, stair stringers, wall plates, etc. necessary for the construction of a residential home.    Department: State    Location: Lancaster, PA    Contact: Nancy Froeschle, (717) 299-7787 SERVICES 120632 Snack Bar Advertisement - PennDOT is requesting proposals for a vendor to operate the Snack Facility Located in its Engineering District 12-0 Office at 825 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown PA 15401. The vendor shall operate the facility from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays for fifty-two weeks per year other than state and federal holidays or at such times mutually agreed upon. A Pre-Job meeting is scheduled at the site for August 10, 2005 at 10:00 AM, Engineering District 12-0, 825 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown PA 15401. All proposals must be returned by August 19, 2005 and 1:30 PM to the Pa. Department of Transportation, 825 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown PA 15401.    Department: Transportation    Location: PA Department of Transportation, 825 North Gallatin Avenue Ext., P. O. Box 459, Uniontown, PA 15401    Duration: The term of occupancy is five (5) years. The snack facility is located on the first floor and will occupy approx. 500 square feet.    Contact: Craig Bolinger, (724) 415-1051    Department: Public Welfare    Location: Polk Center, Main Street, P. O. Box 94, Polk, PA 16342    Duration: January 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008    Contact: Amy Tatarek, Purchasing Agent, (814) 432-0229    Department: Fish and Boat Commission    Location: Oswayo State Fish Hatchery, Coudersport, PA, Oswayo Township    Duration: 6-30-06    Contact: Kathi Loewen, Purchasing Agent, (814) 359-5131    Department: State    Location: 308 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120    Duration: Five year, firm fixed-price contract with two one-year options to renew.    Contact: Monna J. Accurti, Chief of Procurement Division, (717) 214-4927 105-R-1939042/45312 The Department of State, Bureau of Finance and Operations on behalf of the Bureau of Professional and Occupation Affairs wishes to contract with a qualified, professional testing organization that has experience in professional licensure examination development, preparation, administration and scoring.    Department: State    Location: 308 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120    Duration: Five year, fixed-price contract with two one-year options to renew.    Contact: Monna J. Accurti, Chief, Procurement Division, (717) 214-4927 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1508. Filed for public inspection August 5, 2005, 9:00 a.m.] [ Pa.B. 4] 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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