1-Bridge 38 Bid Package.pdf

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ADVERTISEMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

FORM OF PROPOSAL

FORM OF GUARANTY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

FORM OF AGREEMENT

CONTRACT BONDS

ATTACHMENTS

LOCATION MAP

NONDISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE

PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION FORM

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

PREVAILING WAGE RATES

PENNDOT SOURCE OF SUPPLY FORM (CS-200)

PENNDOT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FORMS (CS-4171, CS-4171B, & CS-4171LA)

BUY AMERICA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

DEP GP-11 PERMIT

E&SPC NARRATIVE

CONTRACT DRAWINGS

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

(Sponsor)

BID DOCUMENTS

PARTIAL SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 38

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ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA

All documents prepared by Wilson Consulting Group, PC (WCG) are instruments of service in respect to the project. They are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by the Sponsor or others on extensions of the project or any other project.

Any reuse without written verification or adaptation by WCG will be at Sponsor’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to WCG and Sponsor shall indemnify and hold harmless WCG from all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting therefrom.

BID DUE DATE: October 6, 2026 (10:30 AM)

Prepared By:

WILSON CONSULTING GROUP, PC

100 OLD SCHOOLHOUSE LANE

MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055

www.wilsonep.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO

A – ADVERTISEMENT A-3

B – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS B-1

C – FORM OF PROPOSAL C-1

D – FORM OF GUARANTY D-1

E – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS E-1

Governing Specifications and Applicable Designated Special Provisions E-1 Revisions to Specifications E-2 PennDOT Standard Drawings E-2 Local Authority E-2 Equal Employment Coverage Area Statement E-2 Nondiscrimination / Sexual Harassment Clause E-2 Contractor Insurance E-3 Contract Security E-4 Payment to Contractor E-4 Air Pollution Control in Air Basins E-5 Prevailing Wage Act E-5 Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1990 (OSHA) E-5 Hazardous Waste and Materials E-5 Utilities E-5 Engineer’s Field Boring Logs and Testing Data E-5 Shop Drawings & Project Submittals E-6 Source of Supply & Certification of Materials E-6 Incidental Work E-6 Erosion and Sediment Pollution Controls E-7 DEP GP-11 Permit E-7 Steel Procurement E-7 Schedule E-7 Staging & Access E-8 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction E-8 Special Provisions E-9

F – FORM OF AGREEMENT F-1

G – CONTRACT BONDS G-1

ATTACHMENTS

1. Location Map

2. Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause

3. Public Works Employment Verification Form

4. Northumberland County Non-Collusion Affidavit

5. Prevailing Wage Rates

6. PennDOT Source of Supply Form (CS-200)

7. PennDOT Certificate of Compliance Forms (CS-4171, CS-417LB, & CS-4171LA)

8. Buy America Compliance Statement

9. DEP GP-11 Permit

10. E&SC Narrative

11. Contract Drawings

A. ADVERTISEMENT

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A. ADVERTISEMENT

Sealed proposals will be received online via the PennBid program by the Northumberland County Commissioners (Sponsor) until 10:30 AM on the 6th of October 2026. Bids will be electronically opened at 10:30 AM and unofficial results posted to PennBID no later than 5:00 PM on the same day for the following project:

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The project scope of work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items:

1. Partial Replacement of Bridge Structure

2. Approach Roadway Paving Activities

Project documents are available online for download and printing at no cost from PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Questions regarding the Request for Bids shall be submitted on PennBid. The last date for questions is September 29th, 2026. Questions delivered by personal visitations, telephone calls, emails, and/or fax will not be accepted, distributed, or returned.

Each Bid must be accompanied by Cash, a Certified Good Faith Check, by a Cashier’s Check drawn upon a bank authorized to do business in this Commonwealth, or a Bid Bond with corporate surety payable to the Owner for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. As soon as the Bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the Bonds of all except the three lowest responsible bidders. When the Agreement is executed, the bonds of the two remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

All work shall be in conformance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Publication 408, dated 2026 Initial Edition, and the Contract Documents.

Pre-qualification of bidders, as specified in Section 102.01 of Publication 408, IS required on this project. All Contractors shall comply with all State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring employment opportunities.

Northumberland County, in accordance with Title IV of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Parts 21 and 23 of 49 CFR, notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that DBE firms will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and that no person will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The project does not have an established DBE goal.

The work in connection with this project falls under the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. Bidders are advised that prevailing minimum wage rates must be paid to workmen employed on this project and are incorporated in the Contract Documents.

https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/

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The County of Northumberland reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technical mistakes in the Submission of the Bid Forms. Failure to include a properly completed Proposal, Northumberland County Non-collusion Bidding Affidavit, Bidder Certification of Prequalification, Schedule of Prices, Component Items Schedule, or failure to include cash, a certified check or a cashier’s check in the amount of 10% or bid bond in the amount of 10% will result in the rejection of a bid or bids.

The County reserves the right to eliminate any or all work.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

BY: Nathan R. Savidge

B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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B. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Project Sponsor: Northumberland County Commissioners Northumberland County Administration Center 399 Stadium Drive Sunbury, PA 17801

County Consultant Engineer: David E. Kapura, PE Wilson Consulting Group, PC 100 Old Schoolhouse Lane Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5665

1. BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Each bidder shall familiarize themselves with all of the attached forms, Instructions, Specifications, Drawings, et cetera, as they will be held responsible to fully comply therewith. Each bidder is encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work and acquaint themselves with existing conditions affecting the work.

2. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

It is the responsibility of the bidder to deliver their bid prior to the time of opening.

All sealed bids shall be submitted online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

3. ADDENDUMS:

Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addendums prior to final bid submission in the PennBid Program, which have been issued during period of bidding and agree that said addendums shall become part of this contract. The bidders shall also list the numbers and issuing dates of the addenda received and acknowledge same on the appropriate page provided in the Form of Proposal section of these specifications. Addendums will be issued no later than 48 hours prior to the bid opening and bidders will be notified via the PennBid Program.

4. PROPOSAL GUARANTY:

Each Proposal shall be accompanied by either a certified check or Surety Company’s Bid Bond as specified herein under “ADVERTISEMENT”, in an amount of not less than ten (10) percent of the bid total, which check or bond shall be payable to the Sponsor as payee or obligee, surety shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the apparent low bidder fails to execute the contract within 30 days after receipt of a notice of intent to award as apparent low bidder. Following bid opening and upon request, bidders must provide original bid bond or certified check within two (2) business days of request.

5. METHOD FOR SUBMITTING BID

All bids shall be submitted online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com).

The bidder shall sign their proposal correctly. If the proposal is made by an individual, in addition to their signature, their complete post office address shall be given. If made by a firm of partnership, the complete post office address of each member of the firm or partnership shall be given. If made by a

B-2 corporation, the person signing the proposal shall be the President or Vice President and the Secretary or Treasurer of the corporation; otherwise, the signing individual’s certificate or authority to execute such papers should accompany the proposal.

If the bidder has been incorporated in some state other than Pennsylvania, the bidder shall state whether the corporation is registered to do business in Pennsylvania. If the bidder operates under an assumed or fictitious name, they shall state whether such name has been registered in Pennsylvania.

No contract will be awarded to a bidder who is a foreign corporation or operating under a fictitious or assumed name unless they have complied or agreed to comply with the proper registration under the laws of this Commonwealth.

6. PROOF OF BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY:

This project DOES require PennDOT prequalification. The bidder must have at minimum a PennDOT S1 Work Class Code Qualification.

On request, the bidder shall submit an experience and financial statement with the Sponsor. The statement shall be certified to be true and correct by an affidavit sworn to or affirmed before a notary public, or other officer empowered to administer oaths or affirmations.

Upon request, bidder shall prove that they have liquid assets, available for the project upon which they are bidding in an amount equal to fifteen percentum (15%) of the first $100,000.00 of the amount of the bid plus ten percentum (10%) of the next $900,000.00 plus five percentum (5%) of the remainder of the bid.

None of the following will be considered as liquid assets:

• Capital Stock of the Contractor

• Accounts receivable against which assignments have been made

• Equity in real estate

• Life Insurance

• Reserve representing pre-payment of taxes or other expenses

• Deposits held as security for other contracts

• Capital of proposed sub-contractors

In addition to the financial qualifications, the bidder may be required to prove to the satisfaction of the Sponsor that they have successfully completed a contract for similar work in the amount of no less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount of the proposed contract.

The foregoing will guide the Sponsor in determining the responsibility of the bidder, but additional information may be requested by the Sponsor whenever in its judgment such information is necessary to determine the responsibility of the bidder.

In the event the bidder fails, refuses or neglects to submit any required information within the reasonable time stated in any request therefore or fails to qualify as a responsible bidder, their proposal guaranty shall be forfeited to the use of the Sponsor, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages.

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7. CHANGES WHILE BIDDING:

During the bidding period, bidders may be furnished addenda or bulletins for additions to or alterations of the plans or specifications, if any, which shall be included in the work covered by the Proposal and become a part of the contract documents.

If any prospective bidder on the proposed contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications or other proposed contract documents, they may submit to the Engineer of Record a written request for an interpretation thereof. Written requests must be submitted via PennBid’s “Public Q&A” section. Any interpretation of the proposed documents will be made only by an addendum duly issued and a copy of such addendum will be posted within PennBid’s “Supporting Documentation” section. Bidders will be notified via email. The Engineer of Record or Sponsor will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the proposed documents. The deadline for submitting questions is 7 days before the let date and time.

8. BID OPENING PROCEDURE:

Sealed proposals on projects will be received by the Sponsor at the designated place and until the time stated in the “ADVERTISEMENT”, at which time all proposals will be electronically opened. The Sponsor reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or parts thereof, as it may deem in the best interest of the Sponsor.

9. COLLUSIVE BIDS:

The proposal of any bidder or bidders who engage in collusive bidding shall be rejected. Any bidder who submits more than one proposal in such a manner as to make it appear that the proposals submitted are on a competitive basis from different parties shall be considered a collusive bidder. The Sponsor may reject the bid proposals of any collusive bidder upon bid opening. However, nothing in this section shall prevent a bidder from superseding a bid proposal by a subsequent proposal delivered prior to bid opening, which expressly revokes the previous bid.

A properly completed Northumberland County Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 4) must be included (No substitute form will be accepted).

10. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS:

No bidder may withdraw their bid unless the request is made in writing and is received by the Sponsor prior to the time set for bid opening. After bid opening, no bidder may withdraw their bid within the time period indicated herein under “ADVERTISEMENT”.

Requests for withdrawal of bids after bid opening due to clerical error shall be made in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Act. No. 4 (S.B. 793).

11. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

The Sponsor shall have the right to reject any or all proposals. The Sponsor shall have the right to waive technicalities for the best interests of the Sponsor. If an award of contract is made, it will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, within 60 days of the bid opening or all bids will be rejected. Thirty (30) day extensions of time may be made by the mutual written consent of the Sponsor and the lowest responsible bidder.

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If the lowest bidder withdraws their bid or refuses award of contract, the Sponsor shall have the right to award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder or to reject all bids.

12. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

The individual, firm or corporation to whom or to which the contract has been awarded within ten (10) days after receipt of said documents shall sign and return to the Sponsor, the contract documents and substitute for the certified check, or bid bond, which accompanied the proposal, a contract bond or bonds in the penal sum at least equal to the amount of such contract, for the faithful performance of the contract, and also an additional bond for labor and materials, in the penal sum at least equal to the amount of such contract, to cover the prompt payment in full for all materials furnished and labor supplied or performed, executed by a surety company or companies qualified to do business in the state where bid and a maintenance bond in the amount stipulated herein under “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS”. Each such bond shall be on the form approved by the Sponsor’s Solicitor. The surety on the bonds shall be authorized to do business in Pennsylvania and shall be currently listed in the United States treasury circular 570.

For contracts in excess of $50,000 the contract shall be executed by the Sponsor and the successful bidder within 30 days of the date the contract is awarded unless the time shall be extended by the mutual written consent of the Sponsor and the successful bidder.

In the event the successful bidder proposes to furnish a lending institution letter of credit or a restrictive lending institution escrow account as performance and payment security rather than the performance and payment surety bonds, the form and content of such alternative financial security must be in compliance with Pennsylvania law, fully protect the public, and be approved by the Sponsor’s Solicitor.

No proposals or awards shall be considered binding upon the Sponsor unless and until the contract documents are properly executed by both parties.

13. FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT:

If the lowest responsible bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails to submit bonds or execute the contract within the time specified, the amount of the proposal guaranty shall be paid to the Sponsor as liquidated damages. In such a case the Sponsor, at their discretion, may award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder, or reject all bids.

14. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING OF CONTRACT:

The Contractor shall not sublet, sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of the contract or any portion thereof, of their right, title or interest therein, without the written consent of the Sponsor.

15. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The right is reserved by the Sponsor to reject at its discretion any or all bids or parts thereof. Proposals may be rejected if they show any omission, alterations of form, addition or deductions not called for, conditional or uninvited alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind. However, the Sponsor reserves the right to waive any defects or irregularities on proposals.

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16. SUB-SURFACE INFORMATION:

If a prospective bidder desires to make borings or soundings or to dig test pits at or near the site of the work, they shall do so at their own expense. Before making any excavations, borings or soundings or digging test pits, the bidder shall check the records for any municipal, public utility, or privately owned structures that may be disturbed and notify the Sponsor of such structures forty-eight (48) hours in advance of starting work. Bidders must obtain Sponsor’s permission before making any borings and shall close bore holes and test pits.

17. PREVAILING WAGES:

This project is subject to the requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act. Wages rates are provided herein as an attachment (Attachment 5).

18. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION

The Public Works Employment Verification Act requires all public works contractors and subcontractors to complete the attached Public Works Employment Verification Form (Attachment 3) to ensure that all employees performing work on public works projects are authorized to work in the United States.

19. DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION

Not applicable to this project.

20. BUY AMERICA

The bidder must meet the requirements of PennDOT Publication 408 Section 106.10 for all steel products incorporated into the work.

The Bidder must complete the Buy America Compliance Statement (Attachment 8) and submit with their bid.

21. BID SPECIFICATIONS

The Technical Specifications and Special Construction Provisions (Section E) herein, provide supplemental directives and provisions for the governing Specifications, PennDOT Publication 408/2026 Initial Edition.

C. FORM OF PROPOSAL

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C. FORM OF PROPOSAL

To: Northumberland County Commissioners

Northumberland County Administration Center 399 Stadium Drive Sunbury, PA 17801

To Whom it Concerns:

This proposal is submitted in accordance with your advertisement inviting proposals to be received until 10:30 AM on the 6th of October 2026.

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Having carefully examined the Contract Documents together with all Addenda or Bulletins, as prepared by the Engineers, and being familiar with the various conditions affecting the work, (including those under the Technical Specifications & Special Construction Provisions, which provide for the payment of construction engineering liquidated damages of $975/Day in the event the contract is not completed within the allotted time) the undersigned agrees to furnish all labor, materials and equipment to construct the project beginning on or about October 27th, 2026 and complete all work by July 31st, 2027 (the road closure duration will be a maximum of 60 calendar days), in accordance with said contract documents, for which the following units and/or lump sum prices are submitted.

The bidder has considered the following in their bid:

• The Bidder understands that certain forms must be uploaded with the bid to be considered complete and responsible. These requirements are outlined on page C-4 at the end of this section.

• The amount to be paid to the Contractor will be on a UNIT basis and percent complete for lump sum items.

• Provide unit pricing as formatted on the following SCHEDULE OF ITEMS and per the “Pricing Section” on PennBid.

• The Bidder must provide unit pricing for all items of work.

• All unit prices will remain in effect for the entire term of the contract.

• Payment for work will only be made for work authorized and accepted by the Sponsor.

• Award of the contract will be based on the lowest responsible bid for the BASE BID PROJECT.

• The Sponsor reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids or items therein in the best interest of the project.

• The Sponsor will award/execute the contract, receive invoices from the project coordinator monthly during construction, and will process the invoices for payment.

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE BID PROJECT

ITEM

NUMBER

APRROX

QTY UNIT SPEC

PROV. ITEM DESCRIPTION

0313-0322 30 SY NO SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 64S-

22, <0.3 MILLION ESALS, 25.0 MM MIX, 4” DEPTH

0350-0106 30 SY NO SUBBASE 6” DEPTH (NO. 2A)

0413-0195 30 SY NO SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESGIN, WEARING COURSE,

PG64S-22, <0.3 MILLION ESALS, 9.5 MM MIX, SRL-L, 1 1/2” DEPTH

0460-0001 30 SY NO ASPHALT TACK COAT

0686-0060 1 LS NO CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE D, MODIFIED

0850-0031 6 CY NO ROCK, CLASS R-3

1002-0052 500 LBS NO REINFORCEMENT BARS, EPOXY COATED

1018-0050 1 LS YES REMOVAL OF PORTION OF EXISTING BRIDGE

9000-0001 600 SF YES PAINTING EXISTING STRUCTURAL STEEL

9000-0002 1 LS YES EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL

9000-0003 4 EA YES REMOVE EXISTING SIGNS

8010-0001 1 LS YES PARTIAL SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, COUNTY BRIDGE 38

COMPONENT ITEM SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. 8010-0001

PARTIAL SUPERSTRUCUTRE REPLACEMENT, COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 38

QUANTITIES ARE APPROXIMATE

ITEM

NUMBER

APRROX

QTY UNIT SPEC

PROV. ITEM DESCRIPTION

30 CY NO CLASS 3 EXCAVATION

25 CY NO SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION, STRUCTURE BACKFILL

70 SY NO GEOTEXTILE, CLASS 4, TYPE A

15 SY NO MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING INSTALLED ON OTHER SURFACES

4 CY NO CLASS AA CEMENT CONCRETE

55 CY YES ROCK, CLASS R-7 (CHOKE WITH ROCK CLASS, R-4)

36,600 LBS NO FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL, GALVANIZED

1,174 SF YES TRANSVERSE NAIL LAMINATED TIMBER DECK

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PENNDOT PREQUALIFICATION: REQUIRED (Bidder must have at minimum a PennDOT S1 Work Class Code Qualification)

*SUBMIT PENNDOT ECMS PREQUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE.

Certificate No.______________________ Expiration Date:_____________________

BIDDER’S UNDERSTANDING OF CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PROPOSAL

It is stated and averred that the bidder has had sufficient time to examine and has examined the site of the proposed work to ascertain for itself those conditions such as may be determined by inspection, investigation, and inquiry, including the location, accessibility, and general character of the site; that the bidder has read completely and understands thoroughly the specifications (including PennDOT Publication 408/2026 Initial Edition) and all other provisions, supplements and/or conditions as well as any other addenda or requirements pertaining to this project, which shall be applicable to and govern the provisions of this bid proposal and the performance of any contract awarded therein, whether attached and made a part thereof or incorporated therein by reference thereto, including the following addenda issued after publication of the proposal:

Addendum No. _______ Date:________ Addendum No. _______ Date:________

Addendum No. _______ Date:________ Addendum No. _______ Date:________

Addendum No. _______ Date:________ Addendum No. _______ Date:________

Bidder:____________________________________ Date:__________________________ (Print name - Title)

By:_______________________________________ Company:______________________

(Signature)

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT – The BIDDER certifies to all the following:

• That submitting the bid binds the BIDDER to the statements and representations contained in the

PennDOT Publication 408 “Section 102.06(f) Anti-Collusion Requirements” and has the same effect as if such signature had been affixed directly thereto.

• That the BIDDER has reviewed and agrees to the provisions found in the Nondiscrimination and Sexual Harassment Clause (Attachment 2).

• That a minimum of 75% of the awarded project will be performed by the BIDDER. The BIDDER will provide proof of compliance upon request of the Sponsor.

• That submitting this bid certifies the BIDDER has read and incorporated all PennBid Public Questions and Anwsers.

• That submitting the bid certifies the BIDDER has read and incorporated______(enter number of addenda) addendum(s).

Signature_________________________________________ Date_______________

Printed Name _____________________________________ Title________________

BID PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS - CHECKLIST

The following forms must be completed and submitted with the bid proposal for the bid to be considered complete and responsible. N/A = not applicable

___ PennBid “Pricing Section” with complete unit pricing ___ Signed and Dated Form of Proposal - Signature Page (Page C-3) ___ Signed and Dated Certification Statement (Page C-4) ___ Bid Proposal Guaranty Bond (Page D-1), Cash, or Certified/Bank Cashier’s Check ___ Proof of PennDOT Pre-Qualification and Work Class Codes ___ Signed and Dated Public Works Employment Verification Form (Attachment 3) ___ Signed and Dated Northumberland County Non-Collusion Affidavit (Attachment 4) ___ Signed and Dated Buy America Compliance Statement (Attachment 8)

D. FORM OF GUARANTY

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D. FORM OF GUARANTY

Project

COUNTY NORTHUMBERLAND

SR / SEC COMFORT ROAD (T-583)

BID DATE October 6, 2026

BID PROPOSAL

GUARANTY BOND

Principal (Name & Mailing Address)

Surety (Name & Address)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the above-named Principal and Surety are held and firmly bound unto Northumberland County hereinafter called the Owner/Sponsor, in the sum of (10%) per centum of the Principal’s bid on the above Project, for the payment whereof the Principal and the Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT:

(1) if the Principal’s bid is determined by the Owner/Sponsor to be the successful bid and the Principal shall qualify as the successful bidder by meeting the Owner/Sponsor’s standards regarding financial responsibility, competency, experience, reputation and quality of previous work, and shall duly execute and deliver the contract prepared by the Owner/Sponsor for the Project, and provide the required bonds and insurance certificates, or

(2) if the Principal’s bid is determined by the Owner/Sponsor to be an unsuccessful bid, and this bond returned to the Principal, then this obligation shall be void and of no effect; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue, and, PROVIDED FURTHER, that in case of default by the Principal in any respect, action on this Bond may be begun forthwith, and the Principal and the Surety, jointly and severally, do hereby authorize and empower any attorney of any Court of Record of Pennsylvania, or elsewhere, to appear for and to enter judgment against them, jointly and severally, for the aforementioned sum, with or without defalcation, with costs of suit, release of errors, without stay of execution and with ten (10%) per centum attorney fees added for collection; and waiving inquisition on any real estate and exemption of any property whatsoever, authorizing condemnation of the same and immediate issuance of a writ of execution, and releasing and waiving relief from any and all appraisement, stay of execution, or exemption laws of any Sate, now in force or herinafter to be passed.

Signed, sealed and delivered this__________________day of______________________, 20___________

ATTEST OR WITNESS ________________________________(SEAL)

(Name of Principal)

____________________________________ BY ___________________________________

Signature Title Signature Title

ATTEST OR WITNESS ___________________________________

(Name of Surety)

____________________________________ BY ___________________________________

(Attorney-in-fact)

E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

PROVISIONS

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E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS

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ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS

I. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS. This bid proposal is made under, subject to, and governed by PENNDOT Publication 408/2026 (Initial Edition).

II. APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C (unless noted otherwise) to the above Governing Specifications. Those that apply to this bid proposal are preceded with a check (i.e., "X"). Goals, minimum levels of participation, or other project specific requirements associated with these documents are also established where applicable:

(__) DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects. Minimum participation levels for this project are: 0 % MBE & 0 % WBE.

(__) DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-Funded Construction Projects.

Minimum participation levels for this project are: 0 % DBE.

(__) DSP8. F.A.R. – Required Contract Provisions Federal - Aid Construction Projects.

( X ) DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures.

( X ) DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

( X ) DSP13. Buy America.

( X ) DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.

( X ) DSP16. Lobbying Certification Form.

(__) DSP17. Federal Audit Clause.

(__) DSP18. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).

(__) DSP19. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances.

Copies of Publication 408 are available for sale from PENNDOT’s Publication and Sales Store located on the 5th floor of the Keystone Building, 400 North Street in Harrisburg. The telephone number is: 717-787-6746 or by email at ra-penndotsalesstore@pa.gov.

Publication 408 is also available on the internet at http://www.penndot.gov/_layouts/pa.penndot.formsandpubs/formsandpubs.aspx.

mailto:ra-penndotsalesstore@pa.gov http://www.penndot.gov/_layouts/pa.penndot.formsandpubs/formsandpubs.aspx

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REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Changes and updates to Publication 408 are detailed in numbered change packages, as posted on the PENNDOT website or issued to Publication holders.

To determine the contents of all revisions and updates made to Pub. 408 since its initial issue, refer to the INDEX OF CHANGES found in the individual change packages.

PENNDOT STANDARD DRAWINGS

Details, other than those indicated on the Contract Drawings, are on PENNDOT’s Standards for Roadway Construction, PENNDOT’s Standards for Bridge Construction, and PENNDOT’s Traffic Control-Pavement Markings and Signing Standards.

Copies of the Standards for Roadway Construction, Standards for Bridge Construction, and Standards for Traffic Control-Pavement Markings and Signing are available for sale from PENNDOT’s Publication and Sales Store located on the 5th floor of the Keystone Building, 400 North Street in Harrisburg. The telephone number is: 717- 787-6746 or by email at ra-penndotsalesstore@pa.gov.

The Standards are also available on the internet at http://www.penndot.gov/_layouts/pa.penndot.formsandpubs/formsandpubs.aspx.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Throughout these specifications and PENNDOT’s Specifications Publication 408, wherever references are made to the Sponsor, the Owner, the Commonwealth, the Department or its employees, for the purpose of this contract it will mean the contracting local authority (NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY) and its corresponding employees, unless otherwise superseded by Law.

Throughout these specifications and PENNDOT’s Specifications Publication 408, wherever references are made to the Engineer or its employees, for the purpose of this contract it will mean DAVID E. KAPURA, PE and corresponding WILSON CONSULTING GROUP, PC employees unless otherwise noted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COVERAGE AREA STATEMENT

For the purpose set forth in the Executive order 11246, the covered area for this contract is Northumberland County, which is within the Economic Area of Northumberland, PA, as listed in Appendix B of Designated Special Provision 12 (DSP 12) entitled “Executive Order 11246 (with Appendix A & B)” in Appendix C of Pub. 408.

NONDISCRIMINATION / SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE

The contractor is bound by all the provisions of the attached Nondiscrimination / Sexual Harassment Clause (Attachment 2) as an agent of the Grantee. In addition, the contractor will adhere to provisions of Publication 408 Designated Special Provision (DSP 15).

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CONTRACTOR INSURANCE

The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until they have obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the Sponsor, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on their subcontract until all similar insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.

The Contractor shall either: require each subcontractor to procure and maintain during the life of their sub-contract, insurance of the type and in the same amounts as specified; OR insure the activities of subcontractors in their own policy.

A 30 Day Notice of Cancellation must be provided to the Sponsor and be so indicated on the Certificate for all policies.

Three (3) original copies of all Certificates must be provided.

Umbrella Policies shall spell out the primary coverage to which the excess coverage will apply.

Only certificates of insurance from companies licensed to do business in the state where the Sponsor is located will be approved.

All Contractors/suppliers are required to procure and maintain the following insurance coverage;

(a) Workers Compensation Insurance

The Contractor/supplier must maintain during the life of the contract Workers’ Compensation insurance for their employees and subcontractors. Coverage must be in accordance with statutory requirements.

(b) Public Liability

The Contractor/supplier must maintain during the life of this contract Public Liability insurance to protect themselves, their subcontractors, and the Sponsor for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by them or their employees for the following items:

Contractor/Supplier Bodily injury each person $500,000 Subcontractor’s Coverage Bodily injury each occurrence $1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations /Property damage each occurrence $1,000,000 Broad Contractual / Each person $500,000 Personal Injury / Each occurrence $1,000,000

(c) Vehicle

The Contractor/supplier must maintain during the life of this contract Liability Insurance for all vehicles operating on Sponsor’s property at the following limits:

Bodily Injury Each person $500,000 Each occurrence $1,000,000

Property Damage Each occurrence $1,000,000

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(d) Sponsor Protective Coverage

The Contractor shall also take out, pay for, and maintain until completion and acceptance of the work required by this contract a policy of insurance naming Northumberland County as the Certificate Holder.

List Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Wilson Consulting Group, PC as additional insured. This policy shall provide coverage to said Sponsor and its officers, agents and employees and the Engineer with respect to said work. Both personal injury and property damage insurance must be on an occurrence basis; and said policy shall provide coverage to the full limit of liability stated in the declarations, and if said Sponsor and its officers, agents and employees or the Engineer have other insurance against the loss covered by said policy, that other insurance shall be excess insurance only.

CONTRACT SECURITY

Each Contractor shall furnish a surety bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract for faithful Performance; a separate surety bond in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract for the payment of Labor and Materials; and a separate Maintenance bond in an amount equal to 25% of the total contract price up to $200,000; plus 10% of the remaining contract price above $200,000 (see below).

• Total Contract Price Up to and Including $200,000: Total Contract Price x 25%

• Total Contract Price Above $200,000: ($200,000 x 25%) + (Total Contract Price - $200,000)(10%)

The Performance and Labor and Materials bonds are to continue in effect for a period of one (1) year after final payment. The Maintenance bond is to continue in effect for a period of two (2) years after the date of Contractor’s Release, approval and acceptance of the entire work. Work shall not commence under this contract until each of the above bonds have been obtained.

All Bonds must be executed by a corporate surety satisfactory to the Sponsor, and each set of bonds executed must include a Power of Attorney and the latest statement of assets and liabilities with an authorized signature from that company. Should any surety upon such bonds become unsatisfactory to the Sponsor, the Contractor must promptly furnish such additional security as may be required from time to time to protect the interests of the Sponsor.

Only bonds from companies licensed to do business in the State where the Sponsor is located will be accepted and the bond shall so state same.

A 30 day Notice of Cancellation must be provided to the Sponsor and be so indicated on all bonds.

PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR

The Contractor will submit invoices for payment after reviewing completed work with the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative. After the Engineer accepts the estimated project quantities then the Contractor will submit a formal invoice to the Engineer for processing through the Sponsor.

Only completed and approved work will be included in an invoice. Invoices will be done no more than monthly unless otherwise approved by the Sponsor in writing.

For additional information regarding payment see Publication 408, Section 110.

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AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN AIR BASINS

No burning will be permitted on this project.

PREVAILING WAGE ACT

Submit bids on this project in compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act as specified in Publication 408, Section 107.22. If that Act or any portion thereof is finally determined by a court to be invalid and unenforceable, any savings realized by the Contractor as a result of such invalidation accrue to the benefit of the Department or its designee. The prospective bidder agrees, by submitting this bid, to make payroll records available for audit by the Department.

In the event that the bidder fails to afford the Department or its designee the benefit of any savings realized under this paragraph the Department will have the right to withhold payments from this or any other contract in an amount equal to the savings realized plus interest.

FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1990 (OSHA)

The Contractor will meet or exceed all OSHA standards for this type of work.

The Contractor will have a work safety plan on site and will conduct regular safety meetings with all on-site work force personnel.

HAZARDOUS WASTE AND MATERIALS

The existing bridge structural members may contain lead paint and other toxic materials.

The Contractor shall be responsible for worker testing, control, containment, worker safety, and disposal of any lead paint, or other hazardous materials, encountered during construction.

Any such measures, including handling and disposal of hazardous waste, are considered incidental to this contract and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Sponsor and/or its agents.

UTILITIES

The Contractor is required to make a PA One Call prior to the start of work. All utility coordination and any costs associated with utility relocations or de-energizations will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible to protect utilities during construction. See the Contract Drawings for the PA One Call Design Reference Numbers and Utility Contact Information.

ENGINEER’S FIELD BORING LOGS AND TESTING DATA

N/A for this project.

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SHOP DRAWINGS & PROJECT SUBMITTALS

Submit shop drawings for review and acceptance, as specified in Publication 408, Section 105.02(d).

Electronic Shop Drawings and Project Submittals should be provided in PDF format and clearly legible. Electronic files may be sent to the following email address:

David E. Kapura, PE DaveK@WilsonEP.com

Anticipated submittals include the following:

• Monthly Project Schedule

• PennDOT Source of Supply Form (CS-200)

• PennDOT Certificate of Compliance Forms (CS-4171, CS-4171B, & CS-4171LA)

• Demolition Plan

• Concrete Mix Designs

• Minimum Quality Control Plan for Field Placement Concrete Operations Form (CS-704)

• Asphalt Mix and QC Plans

• Structural Steel Shop Drawings

• Beam Erection Plan

• Name and License Number of Registered Professional Land Surveyor

• Paint & Primer Cut Sheets and Samples

SOURCE OF SUPPLY & CERTIFICATION OF MATERIALS

The Contractor is responsible to submit to the Engineer for approval the Source of Supply Form (CS-200) and Material Certification Compliance Forms (CS-4171, CS-4171B, & CS-4171LA) for all materials incorporated into the project (see Attachments 6 & 7, respectively).

All construction materials will be from a supplier listed in PennDOT Bulletin 15. If the material specified cannot be obtained from a supplier listed in Bulletin 15, the Engineer will review the material submission and will provide written acceptance or rejection of the material based on the written specifications. Only certified or accepted material will be paid. All materials shall meet or exceed the contract specifications.

INCIDENTAL WORK

Work not specifically itemized but clearly required to complete the intended project, shall be considered incidental to the project.

The Contractor will perform all work as directed or required in order to construct the project within the Limits of Work shown on the plans as well as any protective measures and/or restorative work associated with the general project site, Temporary Construction Easement, staging area, and associated facilities.

Removal and disposal of all project waste is incidental to the project.

Mobilization is considered incidental to the project.

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EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROLS

An Erosion & Sedimentation Pollution Control (E&SPC) Narrative has been provided as a bid attachment (Attachment 10) for this project. The contractor is responsible for all BMP’s required to complete this work, The Contractor will contact the Conservation District at least 72 hours prior to any in-stream work.

Northumberland County Conservation District 228 Houser Road Sunbury, PA 17801 Telephone: (570) 495-4665 Email: info@nccdpa.org

DEP GP-11 PERMIT

The contractor is responsible for performing all work in accordance with the DEP GP-11 permit (Attachment 9).

The Little Shamokin Creek is designated as a Trout Stocked Stream.

In-stream work restrictions will apply from February 15th to June 1st.

Notify the regional headquarters of the fish commission prior to construction and cooperate with the fish commission during construction.

Northcentral Region Law Enforcement Office 595 East Rolling Ridge Drive Bellefont, PA 16823 Telephone: (814) 359-5250 Fax: (814) 359-5254

STEEL PROCUREMENT

The bidder must meet the requirements of PENNDOT Publication 408 Section 106.10 for all steel products incorporated into the work. Submit Mill Certifications and procurement documentation for all steel products incorporated into the work.

SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit a project schedule in narrative format within seven (7) days of a written Notice-to- Proceed. No physical work will commence until the schedule is submitted by the contractor and approved by the Sponsor or Engineer. Delays in submitting the project schedule will not be grounds for extension of the contract.

The Contractor will submit an updated project schedule once per month or more frequently as directed by the Sponsor or Engineer. The schedule may be in a narrative format and must show days to completion and days ahead of or behind the original schedule.

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STAGING & ACCESS

Contractor shall stage and perform all work within the existing legal right-of-way of Comfort Road (T-538).

Staging, access, or any other form of encroachment onto land outside these limits will not be permitted unless agreed to in writing between the Contractor and property owner(s).

The Contractor will be solely responsible for acquiring any additional easements or agreements (beyond the existing legal right-of-way and/or Temporary Construction Easements), necessary to construct the project, with the property owner(s). Written documentation of these easements or agreements must be provided to the Project Sponsor before the start of work. The Project Sponsor will not be involved in any third-party agreements with the property owner(s).

Upon completion of work the Contactor shall clean-up and restore the area of his operations to a condition at least equal to the original conditions. Unless specified elsewhere herein, all restoration shall be included in the Contactor’s bid price. Damage to property outside of specified construction limits shall be the responsibility of the Contactor and restoration of same shall be made at the Contractor’s sole expense.

MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

The County will implement a detour prior to construction.

The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the existing detour and closure signs remain in place. The re-setting, replacement, adjustment, and all other work to keep and maintain the detour is considered incidental to the project.

The maximum duration of the road closure is 60 calendar days from initial detour implementation by county forces.

The contractor will be required to provide 14 days’ notice to the county prior to the need for road closure.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Work will be done in accordance with the Contract Drawings, PennDOT Standards and PennDOT Publication 408 Specification (per the item number section) and as described herein.

ITEM 8010-0001 – PARTIAL SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT, COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 38

I. DESCRIPTION – This work is the construction of a bridge structure of the design indicated.

II. MATERIAL – As indicated and as specified in the applicable sections of the Specifications, Publication 408, Supplements thereto, and/or the Special Provisions for each respective item included in the construction of the structure.

III. CONSTRUCTION – In accordance with the applicable sections of the Specifications, Publication 408, Supplements thereto, and/or the Special Provisions for each respective item.

IV. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum.

No contractor alternates will be permitted.

Reinforcement Bars and Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Bars will be measured and paid for separately.

Submit the "Component Item Schedule", included with the Proposal, as specified in Section 103.01(a).

Make the "Total" at the end of the "Component Item Schedule" equal the amount of the lump sum shown for the structure.

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ITEM 1018-0050 – REMOVAL OF PORTION OF EXISTING BRIDGE

In accordance with Section 1018, as indicated, and as follows:

III. CONSTRUCTION –

Removal under this item of work includes the timber deck, deck clips, the six (6) interior beams along with their diaphragms, and a portion of the concrete end diaphragm at abutment 1.

Do NOT remove the fascia beams or structure mounted guiderail.

This work also includes careful removal and temporary storage of the steel diaphragms connecting the fascia beams to the first interior beams to be cleaned and painted and re-used.

Submit a plan for the removal of the existing bridge at the pre-construction meeting.

Do not drop beams or material from the existing superstructure into the stream.

Immediately remove any material that falls into the stream during removal operations.

Blasting is not permitted.

Disassembly of existing steel members with a cutting torch requires compliance with OSHA and DEP regulations regarding lead-based paint removal.

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ITEM 9000-0001 – PAINTING EXISTING STRUCTURAL STEEL

In accordance with Section 1070 and modified as follows:

I. DESCRIPTION – This work is the surface preparation and painting of existing steel members to remain. These members include the fascia beams (beams 1 and 8) and their sole plates, masonry plates, structure mounted railing connections, and diaphragms in bays 1 and 7.

The existing bridge members and components may contain lead paint and other toxic materials.

II. MATERIAL – Use Carboline Carbomastic 90 and Carboline Carbothane 133LV or similar.

Provide color options to County for review and approval.

Submit product data sheets for review and approval.

III. CONSTRUCTION –

Provide containment, cleaning, and painting plan and narrative for review and approval.

Schedule a hold a pre-cleaning and painting meeting on site.

Clean the existing steel surfaces to SSPC-SP-2 or in accordance with coating manufacturer’s recommendations.

Spot paint with Carboline Carbomastic 90 or similar.

Apply a complete coat of Carboline Carbomastic 90 or similar.

Apply a complete coat of Carboline Carbothane 133LV or similar.

IV. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum

Includes all work necessary for access, containment, cleaning, removal, disposal, worker health and safety, and application of new coatings for a complete installation.

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ITEM 9000-0002 – EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL

I. DESCRIPTION – This work is the furnishing, placement, construction, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment pollution…