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

RFP-AQ-1-2005 A New Air Quality Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) Data Processing System (CEMDPS). You can download bidding documents from our website at www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/default.htm, www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/cemspage/cems.htm.    Department: Environmental Protection    Location: Harrisburg, PA    Duration: Upon execution through December 31, 2006    Contact: Greg Parrish, 717-787-6547 OSM 40(3734)101.1 Abandoned Mine Reclamation, West Suscon. The principal items of work and approximate quantities include 901,700 cubic yards of Grading, 8,890 cubic yards of Drainage Excavation, 8,320 square yards of Rock Lining and 127.9 acres of Seeding. This project issues on November 10, 2005 and bids will be opened on December 6, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Bid documents cost $15.00 per set and will not be mailed until payment has been received. Federal funds have been made available for this project from the $26,051,154 for Pennsylvania's 2004 AML Grant.    Department: Environmental Protection    Location: Jenkins Township, Luzerne County    Duration: 420 calendar days after the official starting date.    Contact: Construction Contracts Section, 717-787-7820 SU-05-09 Food Service: The Head Start Program based at Shippensburg University is seeking vendors interested in providing food service for five Head Start Centers located in Shippensburg, PA; Newville, PA; Carlisle, PA; and Boiling Springs, PA. Meals will be prepared in accordance with USDA regulations on a daily basis in accordance with the menu cycle. Contract award will be made for the period December 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 with two additional 1-year renewal options. Interested vendors may send their request for bid package to Karen Smith via fax to (717) 477-1350 or e-mail to kmsmit@ship.edu. All responsible bidders are encouraged to participate including MBE/WBE firms.    Department: State System of Higher Education    Location: Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA    Duration: January 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006 with two additional 1-year renewal options    Contact: Karen Smith, (717) 477-1386 SU-05-08 Shippensburg University is seeking proposals for a vendor to provide year round dining service at Shippensburg University. Vendors interested in obtaining a bid package must request in writing to Deborah K. Martin, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, 17257; Phone (717) 477-1121 or fax: (717) 477-4004, or e-mail: DKMART@ship.edu.    Department: State System of Higher Education    Location: Shippensburg, PA 17257    Duration: 5 year base year, with 2 one year options    Contact: Deborah K. Martin, 717-477-1121 SU-05-07 Shippensburg University is seeking vendors who are interested in furnishing and installing panels, breakers, conduits and all necessary wiring for the addition of 14 each Model #S62083D10-3020 AccuTemp Steam 'N' Hold Convection Countertop Steamers in Kriner Dining Hall and Reisner Dining Hall. Interested bidders may request a bid package by faxing a request to (717) 477-1350 or sending an e-mail to kmsmit@ship.edu. All responsible bidders are encouraged to participate including MBE/WBE firms.    Department: State System of Higher Education    Location: Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257    Contact: Karen Smith, (717) 477-1386    Department: State Police    Location: Troop P, Laporte Station, P. O. Box 70, Laporte, PA 18626. Contact: Sgt. Steven Krasucki, phone 570-946-4610    Duration: 01/01/06 to 06/30/08    Contact: Sandy Wolfe, 717-705-5951    Department: General Services    Location: 505 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17125    Contact: Stephen J. Squibb, (717) 783-0228 RFP 08-04 Cancellation. The Department of Public Welfare has determined that it is in the best interest of the Commonwealth to cancel RFP 08-04, Philadelphia Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP). A new RFP for MATP is expected to be released in the near future. The Department appreciates the efforts made in submitting proposals and regrets any inconvenience this decision has caused. It is hoped that all interested offerors will accept other RFPs released in the future and will submit additional proposals for evaluation.    Department: Public Welfare    Contact: Daniel R. Boyd, 717-783-3767 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-2113. Filed for public inspection November 11, 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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