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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

PADEP

PADEP manages Pennsylvania's environmental programs including air quality, water quality, and waste management. It spends $400M+ annually on remediation, consulting, IT systems, and scientific services supporting one of the most complex state environmental programs in the Northeast.

$400M+
Annual Contract Spend
$600M+
Annual Budget
18%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

18%
Small Business
N/A
SDVOSB
N/A
WOSB
N/A
HUBZone
N/A
8(a)

What PADEP Buys

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Environmental consulting
Remediation services
IT systems
Scientific research
Water quality
Mine reclamation

How to Get on PADEP's Radar

The contractors who win PADEP contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register as a PADEP vendor on PA eMarketplace at emarketplace.state.pa.us

2

Monitor PADEP solicitations at dep.pa.gov/Business/Procurement/Pages/default.aspx

3

Apply for Pennsylvania Small Diverse Business (SDB) certification for preferences

4

Target PADEP's Act 2 Land Recycling Program for brownfield cleanup work

Contact the PADEP Bureau of Fiscal Management for vendor outreach

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01Act 2 Land Recycling (brownfield cleanup)
02Pennsylvania Superfund program
03Mine Abandoned Land Reclamation
04Clean Water State Revolving Fund
05Air Quality permit programs

Top NAICS Codes at PADEP

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

541512Computer Systems Design Services
$1.8M avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
541620Environmental Consulting Services
$650K avg →
562910Remediation Services
$3.8M avg →
562112Hazardous Waste Collection
$1.2M avg →
541710Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences R&D
$2.8M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with PADEP?

PA eMarketplace + PADEP vendor registration. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with PADEP contracts?

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awards 18% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does PADEP spend on contracts annually?

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection spends approximately $400M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $600M+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active PADEP solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every PADEP solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.