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

GET A STEP AHEAD IN COMPETING FOR A STATE CONTRACT! The Treasury Department's Bureau of Contracts and Public Records can help you do business with state government agencies. Our efforts focus on guiding the business community through the maze of state government offices. The bureau is, by law, the central repository for all state contracts over $5,000. Bureau personnel can supply descriptions of contracts, names of previous bidders, pricing breakdowns and other information to help you submit a successful bid on a contract. We will direct you to the appropriate person and agency looking for your product or service to get you "A Step Ahead." Services are free except the cost of photocopying contracts or dubbing a computer diskette with a list of current contracts on the database. A free brochure, "Frequently Asked Questions About State Contracts," explains how to take advantage of the bureau's services. Contact: Bureau of Contracts and Public Records               Pennsylvania State Treasury               Room G13 Finance Building               Harrisburg, PA 17120               717-787-2990               1-800-252-4700 BARBARA HAFER, State Treasurer

PennDOT-ECMS The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has established a website advertising for the retention of engineering firms. You can view these business opportunities by going to the Department of Transportation's Engineering and Construction Management System at www.dot2.state.pa.us.    Department: Transportation    Location: Various    Contact: www.dot2.state.pa.us 02-10 California University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education is interested in obtaining the services of hazardous waste disposal for the System's state-owned universities. Interested contractors can request their copy of the request for proposal by faxing a written request to Vickie A. Laubach at (724) 938-4512. Sealed proposals are due in the Purchasing Office, Dixon Hall, Room L-15 on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. The System encourages responses from small firms, minority firms, women-owned firms which have not previously performed work for the System, and will consider joint ventures that will enable these firms to participate in the System's contracts.    Department: State System of Higher Education    Location: California, PA 15419-1394    Duration: Multi-Year    Contact: Vickie A. Laubach, (724) 938-4430 FM 8655 Furnish all labor, equipment and materials to perform janitorial services THREE (3) days per week at the PA State Police, Troop R, Honesdale Station. Detailed Work Schedule and Bid must be obtained from the Facility Management Division, 717-705-5951.    Department: State Police    Location: Troop R, Honesdale Station, RR 6, Box 6822, Honesdale, PA 18431 (SR 84 to Exit 17, 14.5 miles north on SR 191)    Duration: 08/01/03 to 06/30/06    Contact: Sandy Wolfe, (717) 705-5951 93587 LEASE OFFICE SPACE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA. Proposals are invited to provide the Department of Public Welfare with 13,720 useable square feet of office space in Armstrong County, PA. with a minimum parking for 59 vehicles, within a ten-mile radius of the Armstrong County Courthouse. Downtown locations will be considered. For more information on SFP #93587 which is due on August 18, 2003 visit www.dgs.state.pa.us under ''Real Estate'' to download an SFP package or call (717) 787-0952.    Department: Public Welfare    Location: 505 North Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17125    Contact: Mrs. Cynthia T. Lentz, (717) 787-0952 [Pa.B. Doc. No. 03-1436. Filed for public inspection July 18, 2003, 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
			KELLY POWELL LOGAN, Secretary

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