4-05. Wage Rate Determination.pdf

This is a Prevailing Wage Determination document (IFB-29 9.0) for the Borough of Catasauqua in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, related to the 751 Front Street Stormwater Improvements and S. 14th & Poplar Streets Pocket Park development project. The project encompasses two primary components: stormwater drainage improvements on Front Street and Liberty Street involving installation of new inlets to address existing infrastructure deficiencies, and construction of a public recreational park at the corner of South 14th Street and Poplar Street featuring playground equipment, safety surfacing, tree planting, and an asphalt trail. The project is partially funded through a Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP) grant administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development. Competitive bids are due by October 20, 2025, and interested contractors must review comprehensive project documentation including the Notice to Bidders, Project Plans, Proposal Section, Technical Specifications, and the 4-04 Information for Bidders document.

The prevailing wage determination document establishes mandatory wage rates that all bidders and contractors must comply with for this public works project. As a state-funded infrastructure project involving grant money from Pennsylvania's Department of Community & Economic Development, contractors are required to comply with prevailing wage requirements as a condition of contract award and performance. The wage determination ensures that workers on the project receive rates consistent with prevailing wage standards for the applicable trade classifications and geographic location. Municipal park development projects of this scale typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, though specific budget information is not disclosed in the bid package. Qualified construction and landscaping firms with relevant municipal park development and recreational infrastructure installation experience are encouraged to submit proposals demonstrating technical capability and the ability to meet project timelines and budgetary constraints.