1-Bidder QA Guidance.pdf
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- Urban Meadow Courthouse Connection
- Solicitation number
- IFB 2026-11 City of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
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- Pennsylvania
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This is a Bidder QA Guidance document for the Urban Meadow Courthouse Connection project managed by the City Engineer's Office in Pennsylvania. The project encompasses paving, milling, landscaping, drainage work, and ADA curb ramp installations. All solicitation documents and project details are available at no cost on www.PennBID.net, and interested prime and subcontractors must log into the project profile to indicate their intent to bid. Bids are considered valid for a period of 60 days. A questions and answers guide is provided as part of the solicitation documents and must be reviewed prior to submitting any inquiries.
The contract is subject to multiple regulatory requirements, including prevailing wage standards established by the Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA compliance, Pennsylvania Act 229 of 2002, the Pennsylvania One Call Act (Underground Utility Line Protection Law), the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, non-collusion affidavit requirements, non-discrimination in employment and contract compliance regulations, and the Public Works Employment Verification Act. The City may elect to utilize PennDOT liquid fuel funds to finance the project in whole or in part, which necessitates compliance with PennDOT Publication 9. A third-party construction inspection firm may be engaged by the City to manage project oversight. Site visits are available for interested bidders prior to submitting proposals.
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Bidder Q&A Guidance
Your questions are important to us. To ensure efficient and clear communication during the bidding process, all bidders are required to follow the procedures below when submitting questions.
1. Submitting a Question
All inquiries must be submitted in writing through the designated Q&A platform (PennBid.net)
Bidders are encouraged to read all bid documents twice before submitting inquiries.
Post inquiries as soon as questions arise. Early submission helps ensure timely responses
Responses will be provided within 3 to 4 business days of receipt where possible, though complex questions may require more time if City coordination/clarification is needed.
Bidders should review all documents thoroughly before seeking clarification.
Group unrelated questions separately by subject—avoid multi-question or multi-package inquiries within a single submission.
Responses and any resulting addenda will be issued group-wise to all bidders.
The City may request additional context if a question is unclear or lacks required references.
Bidders should submit inquiries early and often. Do not wait until just before the question deadline to submit.
2. Question Subject Requirements
Each submitted question must include the following information when submitting a question:
Bid Package Reference Number or Name
(e.g., "#4 - Electrical" ")
File Name or Title
(e.g., "Section 260543 - Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems.pdf")
Section Reference
(e.g., "Section 2.4.A" or specific drawing/page)
Example Subject:
Bid Package #4 – Electrical – Section 260543_Underground Ducts_and_Raceways – Section 2.4.A
Bidder Q&A Guidance
3. Content of the Question
For clarity, the body of your inquiry should include:
Relevant section, drawing, or page number
A clear and concise question or request for clarification
Any supporting information
Do not submit multiple questions together.
To avoid confusion, the City will not accept or respond to questions posted together.
Thank you for your cooperation. Adherence to these guidelines will ensure a fair and efficient process for all parties.
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