25-Doc 01 01 01 - Appendix J Technical Specs Cover Sheet.pdf

This is a Technical Specifications Cover Sheet (Appendix J) for Montgomery Township's Whistlestop Park project, located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The project involves comprehensive site improvements including the rehabilitation of a softball field, construction of perimeter fencing for a new playground, installation of pickleball courts, development of a loop trail, construction of stormwater basins with rehabilitation of an existing basin, and installation of associated landscaping and other features. All labor, equipment, and materials necessary for project completion are included in the scope of work. Sealed bids are being accepted online via PennBid until April 30, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. local time, with public bid opening and reading at Montgomery Township offices located at 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936. No pre-bid meeting is specified in the procurement documents. The contract is subject to a 60-day acceptance period following bid opening, with bidders permitted to withdraw bids within two business days after opening.

A bid bond equal to 10% of the maximum bid amount must accompany each submission. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount, along with a Maintenance Bond equal to 15% of the contract award price. PennBid assesses a nominal fee of 0.33% of the bid amount (minimum $150 and maximum $6,000 plus tax) to awarded bidders only. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act 422) and Act 127 Public Works Employment Verification requirements. The work is funded through DCNR Contract BRC-PRD-28-98 and DCED Contract C000083542, with all bid documents available at no cost on PennBid at www.pennbid.net.