1-Completed Specs 10-15-26.pdf

This is a specifications document for the Neighborhood Assistance Program Demolition Contract No. 1, issued by the City of Chester, Pennsylvania through the Chester Economic Development Authority. The project scope encompasses scattered site demolition of various properties throughout Chester, including demolition, clearing, earthwork, and site restoration activities. Sealed bids are due and will be publicly opened on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with online submission via PennBid and in-person opening at Chester City Hall. Plans, specifications, and bidder information are available through the PennBid website (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com), where all bidder questions must be submitted by the posted deadline. Bidders are prohibited from contacting the engineer or staff directly. The contract is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage requirements.

Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or equivalent security equal to 10% of the overall bid price, with such bonds returned to non-awarded bidders upon contract execution. The successful contractor must provide both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract value within ten calendar days of receiving written notice of bid acceptance. The PennBid platform charges a fee of 1/3% of the contract award value, with a $150 minimum and $6,000 maximum (plus applicable tax). The project is funded with non-federal funds, and Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage requirements apply to all work performed under this contract.