How to bid on Statewide Surveyor Services for the PA Game Commission

What the agency is buying

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is seeking qualified professional land surveying firms to provide services on an as-needed basis across Pennsylvania. The PGC manages over 1.5 million acres of state game lands. This work will support and supplement the PGC Survey Staff for new land acquisitions and retracing existing boundaries.

Selected consultants will act as an extension of the PGC’s internal team. For each specific project, the PGC may issue a request for quote (RFQ) to qualified firms.

Key dates and deadlines

Applications are due electronically by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.

A Professional Selections Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This meeting can be joined online, and a phone conference ID is provided for audio access.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional land surveying firms with the capacity to provide services statewide across Pennsylvania. Firms should be prepared to work collaboratively with the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s internal team.

All applicants must have a current, active Vendor/SAP Number. Information on how to register for a Vendor Number is provided in the solicitation.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you must first create a user profile within Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder). Project documents can be viewed and downloaded from the project’s solicitation file within Trimble Unity Construct.

Applications for this project will only be accepted electronically through the Trimble Unity Construct bidding portal. A video tutorial is available on the Trimble site for first-time users, and technical support is available via email or phone. Note that Professional Selections for Surveying Services projects must be viewed using a Windows PC, as mobile devices are not supported.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your firm has a current, active Vendor/SAP Number before the application deadline. If you do not have one, begin the registration process promptly.

Familiarize yourself with the Trimble Unity Construct platform well in advance of the deadline. Review the video tutorial and contact technical support if you encounter any issues to avoid last-minute problems.

Carefully review all project documents downloaded from Trimble Unity Construct. Pay close attention to any specific requirements for qualifications, experience, or proposed methodologies. Highlight your firm's experience with similar statewide or large-scale land surveying projects, especially those involving land acquisitions or boundary retracement.