1-Project Manual ULTMA NHP FM 2026-10 Combined.pdf

This is a Project Manual for the New Holland Pike Low-Pressure Force Main Replacement Project, a municipal infrastructure project administered by the Upper Leacock Township Municipal Authority in Pennsylvania. The project involves the replacement of a low-pressure force main along New Holland Pike. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Owner's office located at 161 Newport Road, Leola, PA 17540. Sealed bids will be accepted online through the PennBID portal (http://PennBid.bonfirehub.com) until 10:00 AM on November 5, 2026. All bidders must bid on all items listed on the Bid Form. The successful bidder must substantially complete the project within 315 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Bids will remain open for 60 days from the date of bid opening, or 120 days if award is delayed due to required governmental approvals, bond sales, or grant awards.

A certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount is required at submission, with bonds to be issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), Pennsylvania Act 229 of 2002, the Pennsylvania One Call Act (Underground Utility Line Protection Law, Act 287 of 1974), and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Interested bidders must register at the PennBID website to access project documents and submit bids online.