This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Delivery Information: Chips will need to be delivered to the Biomass Building behind the West Branch Area High School at 444 Allport Cutoff, Morrisdale, PA 16858. First Delivery date will be on or around August 20, depending on heating needs and weather conditions. Deliveries will be coordinated by Mr. Catherman. Total amount of wood chips will not exceed 1,500 tons for the heating season(s). Transportation by live bottom, "walking floor", trailers is preferred although other methods are acceptable. Wood Chip Specification: Total amount of wood chips will not exceed 1,500 tons for the heating season(s). Virgin wood chips only. Moisture Content (Wet Basis): 15%-45% Two bid types are being solicited. The Delivery Information and Wood Chip Specification for both bid types are the same. A vendor can bid on either or both bid types. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The first bid type is for a 1-year contract. The contract will start July 1, 2025, and will end June 30, 2026. The second bid type is for a 3-year contract. This contract will start July 1, 2025, and will end June 30, 2028. Minimum Btu's/lb (wet weight): 4,500 (HHV) Target Chip Size: 2" x 3" x 1/2" or smaller Maximum Chip Size: No more than 10% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimension. Maximum Fines Content: No more than 5% shall be smaller than 1/16". No wood flour or dust is allowed. Total Ash Content: Maximum 3% (dry matter basis) Mineral Content of Ash: Maximum 0.25 lbs/MMBtu Alkali Species: Mixed hardwoods. Wood Chips should be directly blown into delivery trailer at the time of chipping. Transport in live bottom "walking floor" trailers, preferred. Quality Assurances: The first load of the year and an additional random testing of 2 loads/year to ensure fuel meets specifications. Contaminants: Chips shall be free of any foreign materials including but not limited to nails, dirt, rocks, snow, ice, paint, glue, etc. Other Information: Terms, net 30 days. Invoice is to be delivered to the Business Office at 516 Allport Cutoff or emailed to accountspayable@westbranch.org