24-Contractors Release Form.pdf

This is a Contractors Release Form associated with the 2026 Traffic Signal Upgrades project for West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The project involves traffic signal upgrades along Pottstown Pike (S.R. 0100) and Commerce Drive within the township. The bid submission period runs from November 2, 2026, through December 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM via PennBid. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The Board of Supervisors will make the award decision at their public meeting on December 9, 2026, or at a subsequent meeting. Plans and specifications are available online at no charge through PennBid. All proposals must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the total bid amount. The successful contractor must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, and all bidders and subcontractors must be PennDOT prequalified in accordance with 67 PA Code Chapter 457 and PennDOT Form 408/2026. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after opening.

The Township reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject any or all bids. Contractors must establish proof of competency and responsibility as required by PennDOT prequalification regulations. All bidders and subcontractors must comply with non-discrimination requirements regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and handicap status. The document does not specify pricing terms, funding sources, or amounts in the available text. This release form serves as a standard administrative document for contractor compliance and liability management in connection with the sealed bid process.