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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-2167
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






SSHE 401-BL-744 Work under this project consists of construction of new multi-floor additions to the front of Luzerne and Northumberland Residence Halls. Luzerne Residence Hall is a four-story addition and includes renovations to adjacent spaces along with general, mechanical, and electrical improvements. Northumberland Residence Hall is a three-story addition and includes renovations to adjacent spaces along with general, mechanical and electrical improvements. This is a three prime contract. To obtain a copy of the bid documents, submit a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to Robert A. Lack Architecture & Design, Inc., 230 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA 17837, phone #570-524-2300. The pre-bid conference will be held on December 16, 2004 at 10:00 am with location in the bid specifications and bids due January 20, 2005 at 1:00 p.m.
   Department: State System of Higher Education
   Location: Bloomsburg University, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
   Duration: 275 calendar days
   Contact: Diann Shamburg, (570) 389-4312




8423 Perishable Food Items as follows: Bread, Rolls and Doughnuts for Ebensburg Center as follows: June 30, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Commodities and quantities available from the Purchasing Office, Ebensburg Center, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg PA 15931. Award made in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Ebensburg Center (Dietary Building), Department of Public Welfare, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg, PA 15931
   Duration: June 30, 2005 through December 30, 2005
   Contact: Nannette McCreary, Purchasing Agent 1, (814) 472-0288

8420 Perishable Food Items for Ebensburg Center as follows: Quarterly for: Miscellaneous Foods, Fruits and Vegetables Frozen, Dairy Products, Cheese and Ice Cream and Sherbert. Monthly for Meat, Poultry, Produce and Fish. Commodities and quantities available from the Purchasing Office, Ebensburg Center, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg PA 15931. When requesting bids, please specify the categories of items you wish to receive. Awards made in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Ebensburg Center (Dietary Building), Department of Public Welfare, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg, PA 15931
   Duration: January, February and March 2005
   Contact: Nannette McCreary, Purchasing Agent 1, (814) 472-0288

8422 Perishable Food Items as follows: Bread, Rolls and Doughnuts for Ebensburg Center as follows: January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005. Commodities and quantities available from the Purchasing Office, Ebensburg Center, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg PA 15931. Award made in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Ebensburg Center (Dietary Building), Department of Public Welfare, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg, PA 15931
   Duration: January 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005
   Contact: Nannette McCreary, Purchasing Agent 1, (814) 472-0288

AC 8421 Perishable Food Items for Altoona Center as follows: Quarterly for Miscellaneous Foods, Fruits and Vegetables Frozen, Dairy Products, Frozen Juices, Cheese and Ice Cream and Sherbert. Monthly for Meat, Poultry, Produce and Fish. Commodities and quantities available from the Purchasing Office, Ebensburg Center, Rt. 22 West, P.O. Box 600, Ebensburg PA 15931. When requesting bids, please specify the categories of items you wish to receive. Awards made in the best interest of the Commonwealth.
   Department: Public Welfare
   Location: Altoona Center (Storeroom), Department of Public Welfare, 1515 Fourth Street, Altoona, PA 16601
   Duration: January, February and March 2005
   Contact: Nannette McCreary, Purchasing Agent 1, (814) 472-0288




CN00011971 Contractor shall provide maintenance and repair to all kitchen equipment, existing and future, during the period of January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008, at the State Correctional Institution at Fayette. Interested vendors must be registered with the Commonwealth's vendor program, Imagine PA. To register and to obtain a PA Vendor Number, please call 1-866-775-2868. Once you are registered, call for contract specifics.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: State Correctional Institution at Fayette, 50 Overlook Drive, LaBelle, PA 15450
   Duration: January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2008
   Contact: Nancy Keller, (724) 364-2200 x1030




2004-1 Pursuant to House Resolution 865, a study is required to include (1) an analysis of the statutes, regulations and other measures that regulate the amount, nature and disposition of surpluses held by or for the benefit of health insurers in excess of amounts reasonably anticipated to be required to pay claims, taking into account the level of such reserves and surpluses necessary to safeguard the solvency of health insurers against unanticipated events and other circumstances that would cause extraordinary medical losses; (2) comparison of Pennsylvania and other state statutes and regulations regarding insurance reserves and a review of existing model statutes; (3) summary of alternative approaches available to the Commonwealth with particular attention being directed to the alternatives with respect to the use of those amounts to reduce premiums or to delay or to moderate premium increases; (4) a review of how the Blue Cross and Blue Shield health plans fund services and programs to conduct humanitarian activities. RFP will be available December 6, 2004.
   Department: Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
   Location: P.O. Box 8737, 400 Finance Building, North and Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17120
   Duration: Final report must be completed by June 1, 2005. Required testimony at legislative hearings will occur after this date.
   Contact: Phil Durgin, Executive Director, (717) 783-1600

cn00011912 Centrifuged Chillers - Contractor will provide for maintenance and emergency service to the centrifugal chillers at SCI-Chester. This contract would provide for annual winter maintenance, inspection, scheduled prevention maintenance and emergency service to the centrifugal chillers. Contractor will provide all major labor to diagnose, repair and/or replace failed components of the equipment. More detailed information can be obtained from the Institution.
   Department: Corrections
   Location: SCI-Chester, 500 E. 4th St., Chester, PA 19013
   Duration: January 2, 2005 - December 31, 2007
   Contact: Jacqueline Newson, Purchasing Agent, (610) 490-4370

RFA#2005-SG-01 PENNSERVE announces the availability of grant funding for operation of PENNSERVE/Home Depot special grant for non-profit or faith-based organizations that sustained damage during the 2004 hurricane and flooding season in Pennsylvania. Limited funds are available. Up to three (3) grants will be awarded for a total of $66,500. Applications can be obtained from the PENNSERVE website at www.pennserve.state.pa.us or by calling PENNSERVE at 717-787-1971. All applications are due by 4:00 P.M., EST., Wednesday, December 8, 2004.
   Department: Labor and Industry
   Location: 1306 Labor and Industry Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120
   Duration: 1 year duration upon award of grant.
   Contact: La-Verna J. Fountain, (717) 787-1971
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-2167. Filed for public inspection December 3, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]

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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

DONALD T. CUNNINGHAM JR.,
Secretary



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