3-09.Reference Plans.pdf

This Reference Plans document supports a FEMA-funded residential elevation project procured by Yardley Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania through the Severe Repetitive Loss Program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The project involves elevating an existing single-family residential structure at 119 South Bell Avenue above the 100-year flood plain and constructing associated foundation, utility, and access improvements. The scope includes elevating and temporarily supporting the existing structure, constructing new foundation footings and concrete masonry unit walls, backfilling existing crawlspace and basement areas, providing lintels for foundation wall openings, disconnecting and relocating utilities (electrical, plumbing, heating, and mechanical systems), installing flood vents, constructing a new utility room addition with exterior stairs and decking, and restoring all disturbed areas and landscaping. Two bid options are available: a base bid with a 6.00-foot elevation and an alternate bid with an 8.00-foot elevation. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through PennBid prior to April 27, 2026, at 11:40 AM EST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site. Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The project is fully funded through FEMA's Severe Repetitive Loss Program with no local matching funds required. All bidders must provide bid security equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount, along with Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract value. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements apply, with prevailing wage rates established for carpenters, electricians, laborers, operators, plumbers, steamfitters, and specialty trades. The design must comply with the 2018 International Residential Code, International Building Code, ASCE 24-14 flood resistance standards, and NFIP requirements. Liquidated damages provisions assess $500 per day for days one through fifteen beyond the deadline, $1,000 per day for days sixteen through thirty, and $2,000 per day for delays exceeding thirty days. Retainage of 10 percent is withheld for contracts valued at $100,000 or less, or 5 percent for contracts exceeding $100,000. A 2-year Maintenance Bond is required upon project completion. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are specified. The successful bidder will be responsible for a PennBid fee calculated at one-third percent of the initial contract award amount, with a minimum fee of $100.00 and maximum cap of $5,000.00.