1-Escalator Clause.docx

This is an Escalator Clause document issued by the Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, pertaining to the 2026 Road Materials contract opportunity. The contract covers the supply of road materials including Superpave asphalt in three grades (500 tons of 25mm, 2,000 tons of 9.5mm, and 3,500 tons of 19.0mm), various stone types totaling approximately 4,100 tons, 400 tons of PennDOT-approved anti-skid material, 500 tons of R6 Riprap, and high-performance cold patch. Sealed bids will be received electronically through PennBid until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at which time bids will be opened and read. A performance bond equal to 100% of the contracted amount is required within 20 days after award. All materials must meet Pennsylvania Department of Transportation specifications, and bidding documents are available at no cost on PennBid.

All submitted proposals must include a certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the proposal amount, payable to Heidelberg Township. The escalator clause document specifies that if the contract contains sufficient quantities of asphalt cement to qualify for the PennDOT bituminous price adjustment, PennDOT Publication 408, Section 110 will apply, with the Base Bid Price Index calculated using the month in which the proposal was first advertised. Bidders must complete form CS-1PA Price Adjustment of Bituminous Materials if applicable. The Supervisors reserve the right to reject any item or items and to reject any and all proposals.