29-Doc 00 73 00 6 - RESPONSIBLE - CONTRACTOR ORDINANCE.pdf

This is a Responsible Contractor Ordinance document applicable to the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Morrisville, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance establishes requirements for contractor responsibility and qualifications for municipal projects. The document pertains to the 2026 Design/Build Curb Ramp Project, which involves the installation of ADA/PennDOT-compliant curb ramps, sidewalks, curbing, and sign relocation/installation at specified locations within Morrisville Borough. The project includes a base bid and seven alternate bids for design and construction services. Sealed electronic bids were required to be submitted through PennBid by 10:00 AM on November 13, 2025, at which time bids would be publicly opened at the Municipal Authority office located at 35 Union Street, Morrisville, PA 19067. The contract duration is 45 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. All work must comply with PennDOT Publication 408 and Borough Standards.

Bidders must provide a certified check or bid bond equal to not less than 10% of the bid amount and must demonstrate that they have completed at least three similar projects valued at 75% or more of the proposed contract amount. The project incorporates CDBG funding assistance. Bidders are required to submit performance bonds, labor and material payment bonds, maintenance bonds, and comprehensive insurance documentation. The Municipal Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. No specific budget amount was disclosed in the solicitation materials. Bidders may not withdraw their bids within 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The owner will separately purchase all water system materials under a different contract.