Specification and Bidding Document for Henle Park Phase 3 Project

This is a specification document for a construction project administered by the Quaker Valley Council of Governments (QVCOG) in Leetsdale Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The project involves the construction of ADA-compliant sidewalks, specifically a 5-foot wide, 6-inch deep sidewalk installation spanning approximately 85 square yards. The work encompasses mobilization, earthwork, subbase preparation, and concrete sidewalk installation. Bidding documents are available exclusively through PennBid.net beginning August 28, 2025, with bids due by 10:00 A.M. on September 18, 2025, and electronic opening at 10:01 A.M. the same day. Contractors must complete the entire contract within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. No formal bidders' conference or site visit requirements are specified in the documentation provided.

Bidders must submit a bid bond of at least 10% of the bid amount. The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources and is classified as a Section 3 Project under the Housing and Urban Development Act, requiring utilization of lower-income residents for employment and training opportunities. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and multiple executive orders is mandatory. The Allegheny County MBE/WBE Program establishes goals of 13% Minority Business Enterprise and 2% Female Business Enterprise participation, with an additional 5% goal for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Liquidated damages of $300 per calendar day apply for contract delays. Contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Unique Entity Identification Number.