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 571-27 PROJECT TITLE: Renovation of Boiler Plant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION:  The scope of the project is related to the upgrade of the boiler combustion chamber to reduce particulate emissions by introducing a gas-over fire burner system over the stoker grates. The scope also includes repair of boiler internal refractory and tube components, repair and replacement of coal storage and distribution system components and abatement of hazardous materials associated with the execution of the project. ESTIMATED RANGE: 1,000,000 TO 2,000,000. HVAC and Electrical Construction. PLANS DEPOSIT: $125.00 per set payable to: GWIN, DOBSON & FOREMAN, INC. 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 per set or provide your express mail account number to the office listed below. Mail requests to: Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc., 3121 Fairway Drive, Suite B, Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602, Tel: (814) 943-5214. Bid Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 2:00 PM. A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the State Correctional Institution - Rockview, Human Resource Center, Benner Pike. Contact Harry Bower at SCI - (814) 355-4874 with the name & company 24 hours before pre-bid date. Any other questions, Contact: Jeff Spencer, TEL: (814) 943-5214. All contractors who have secured contract documents are invited and urged to attend this pre-bid conference. All Bidders must be registered to secure plans and specifications. Register at: www.vendorregistration.state.pa.us.    Department: Corrections    Location: State Correctional Institution - Rockview, Rockview, Centre County, PA    Duration: 186 Calendar Days from Date of Initial Job Conference    Contact: Contract and Bidding, (717) 787-3923    Department: State Police    Location: Pennsylvania State Police, Headquarters Building, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110    Duration: Through November 1, 1005    Contact: Helen Fuhrman, (717) 705-5952    Department: Probation and Parole Board    Location: 505 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17125    Contact: John Hocker, (717) 787-4396 93887 STATE-OWNED REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - LATROBE ARMORY. The Department of General Services will accept bids for the purchase of 0.32-acres of property and one building located at the northwest intersection of Ridge Avenue and Spring Street, City of Latrobe, Westmoreland County. Bids are due on September 27, 2005. Interested parties wishing to receive a copy of solicitation #93887 should view the Department of General Services' website at www.dgs.state.pa.us.    Department: General Services    Location: 505 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17125    Contact: Steve Squibb, (717) 783-0228 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-1668. Filed for public inspection September 2, 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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