29-Authorization to Advertise 2026 TSU.pdf

This is an authorization document for West Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania to advertise the 2026 Traffic Signal Upgrades project. The project involves traffic signal upgrades along Pottstown Pike (State Route 0100) and Commerce Drive within West Whiteland Township. Sealed proposals will be accepted via PennBid beginning November 2, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of 1:00 PM on December 1, 2026. Questions from prospective bidders must be submitted through PennBid 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. No bid may be withdrawn within 60 days after opening.

All bidders and subcontractors must be prequalified by PennDOT in accordance with 67 PA Code Chapter 457 and PennDOT Form 408/2026, with subcontractors required to prequalify if listed in the proposal or if they undertake any portion of the construction work. The successful contractor must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and ensure non-discrimination in employment practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The Township reserves the right to waive minor informalities or defects in any bid or to reject any or all bids submitted.