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This Addendum No. 1, dated August 25, 2026, modifies the bidding documents for the Centre Street (SR 0940) Streetscape Improvements project in Foster Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The project involves the replacement of existing curbs and sidewalks along with associated pavement restoration on both the west side (Base Bid) and east side (Alt. Bid 1) of Centre Street, including paving, drainage maintenance, and related work. Key bid items include mobilization, maintenance and protection of traffic, erosion and sedimentation controls, construction surveying, clearing and grubbing, reset signage, cement concrete sidewalks (200 linear feet for Base Bid; 200 linear feet for Alt. Bid 1), PLCC curbs with 6-inch reveal (350 linear feet for Base Bid; 350 linear feet for Alt. Bid 1), pavement restoration (90 linear feet for both bids), type 1 driveway aprons (10 each for Base Bid), additional topsoil and seeding, and erosion controls. Bids are due online via the PennBid Program by September 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with award at a future Foster Township Supervisors meeting and results posted on the PennBid website.
The addendum clarifies that Item No. 4201-0001 (Clearing and Grubbing) under the Base Bid includes removal and disposal of grass, topsoil, weeds, and vegetation, while Item No. 4201-0002 (Clearing and Grubbing) under Alt. Bid 1 includes the same plus removal of one large tree at station 100+50 RT and removal of all shrubs, trees, and roots intertwined with fencing. All bituminous paving work must comply with PennDOT Specifications Publication 408, with cutback asphalt prohibited between May 1 and October 31. The contractor must be a PennDOT prequalified prime paving contractor, comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and the Public Works Employment Verification Act, and furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Bids may be held for 60 days after opening, with contract award potentially delayed up to 120 days for additional approvals. Milled material shall be retained by the Township with delivery to a specified stockpile at no additional charge.
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| 2-Foster Twp Bid Pckg.pdf | ||
| 5-Addendum No2 20260902.pdf |
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670 S River Street, Suite 402
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 www.benesch.com
P 570-914-9030
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ADDENDUM NO. 1
To: All Perspective Bidders
Date: August 25, 2026
From: Dominic J. Yannuzzi, P.E. Benesch
Peter P. Capitano, P.E. Benesch
Subject: Centre Street (SR 0940) Streetscape Improvements
Addendum No. 1 – Project No. 0326-609022.20
Bid Receipt: Due until September 3, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. online via the PennBid Program.
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the Bidding Documents dated August 2026
1. Item No. 0201-0001 was changed to Item No. 4201-0001 Clearing and Grubbing under the Base Bid. Item No
0201-0001 was changed to Item No. 4201-0002 Clearing and Grubbing under Alt. Bid 1.
2. Attachment 1-A has been revised and is attached to this Addendum. Revisions to Attachment 1-A include:
a. Base Bid – A new special provision was added. Under 4201-0001 Clearing and Grubbing section, “Includes removal and disposal of any grass, topsoil, weeds, and vegetation as required to install proposed improvements.” was added to the notes.
b. Alt. Bid 1 – A new special provision was added. Under Item No. 4201-0002 Clearing and Grubbing section, “Includes removal and disposal of any grass, topsoil, weeds, and vegetation as required to install proposed improvements. Includes the removal of one large tree at station 100+50 RT and removal of all shrubs, trees, and roots intertwined with fencing adjacent to the project.” was added to the notes.
This Addendum is issued to all registered plan holders pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders and Conditions of the
Contract. This Addendum serves to clarify, revise, and supersede information in the Project Manual, Drawings, and previously issued Addenda. Portions of the Addendum affecting the Contract Documents will be incorporated into the
Contract by enumeration of the Addendum in the Owner/Contractor Agreement.
The Bidder shall acknowledge receipt of this Addendum in the appropriate space on PennBID.
End of Addendum No. 1
County: Luzerne Municipality: Foster Township Project No.: 0326-609022.20
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BITUMINOUS PAVING (GENERAL)
The scope of the work is to construct Asphalt Base Course/wearing course, including base repair, leveling, tack coating, sealing of joints, backup material, milling and associated work as indicated on Attachment 1. These items are incidental to placement of paving unless otherwise noted.
- The Contractor is to remove excess material.
- Complete all testing in accordance with PENNDOT Specifications Pub 408 Section 413, Latest Edition.
- The Contractor will tack coat the vertical edge of the paving joint as per PENNDOT Pub. 408, Section 460.
- The Contractor will provide a bill of lading and a signed CS-4171 for each type of material.
- All joints must have a clean edge. Asphalt may not be spread, placed, cast, shoveled on rolled asphalt material unless a edge is milled per satisfaction of the engineer.
- Saw cut or Milled Paving Notch (RC-28M) is required and is incidental to paving.
- Tack Coat is required per Section 460 of PennDOT Specifications Pub 408 and is incidental to paving.
- The Contractor will saw cut the paving notch and excavate out the subbase material needed to provide a proper overlay transition as per PENNDOT Pub. 72M, Standards for Roadway Construction, RC-28M.
- Milling of driveway notches are to be done as directed and in a fashion that maintains the shoulder slope and provides a smooth transition from the driveways to the shoulder.
- Contractor is responsible to maintain positive drainage with the final paved product.
- The Contractor will supply the ENGINEER with Bituminous Mix Design which meets PennDOT Specifications Form
408 prior to receiving the Notice to Proceed.
- Bituminous Delivery tickets must contain the Job Mix Number (CAMMS No.) from the appropriate bituminous design.
- Bituminous Material Certifications must contain the Job Mix Number (CAMMS No.) from the appropriate bituminous design.
- The Contractor will place the specified type and depth of material (all depths are compacted in place) indicated in the
Schedule of Prices. This material will conform to PENNDOT Pub. 408, Section 413, Latest Edition except Marshall
Testing that is not required. The Contractor will provide delivery tickets and a daily bituminous material certification on a TR-465 or an approved CS-4171 form for each day's placement of bituminous material.
- The Contractor will seal joints using materials specified in PENNDOT Pub. 408, Section 413, Latest Edition.
- Backup material (topsoil in lawn areas and subbase material in other areas) is incidental to wearing course.
- Milled Material may be used for shoulder back-up where applicable.
- Construct normal crown pavement where practical, otherwise retain existing pavement cross slope if approved by
Engineer.
ITEM NO. 4201-0001 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
In accordance with Section 0201 of PennDOT Publication 408 in its latest revision and as follows:
Includes removal and disposal of any grass, topsoil, weeds, and vegetation as required to install proposed improvements.
Payment: LS (Lump Sum)
ITEM NO. 4201-0002 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
In accordance with Section 0201 of PennDOT Publication 408 in its latest revision and as follows:
Includes removal and disposal of any grass, topsoil, weeds, and vegetation as required to install proposed improvements.
Includes the removal of one large tree at station 100+50 RT and removal of all shrubs, trees, and roots intertwined with fencing adjacent to the project.
Payment: LS (Lump Sum)
County:
NO
LS
LS
LS
LS
EA
EA
SY
LF
SY
LS
LS
SUBTOTAL
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9000-0002 1 ADDITIONAL TOPSOIL & SEEDING
9000-0001 1 EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS
* DESCRIPTION:
Must include ADT on wearing surfaces
USE OF CUTBACK ASPHALT IS PROHIBITED
BETWEEN MAY 1st AND OCTOBER 31st, EXCEPT
AS NOTED IN BULLETIN NO. 25.
SUBTOTAL FROM OTHER ATTACHMENTS
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID
0945-0001 2 RESET TYPE F SIGN
4676-0001 200 CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4" DEPTH
4630-0045 350 PLCC CURB - 6" REVEAL
4413-0001 90 PAVEMENT RESTORATION ALONG CURBLINE
0608-0001 1 MOBILIZATION
0686-0001 1 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE B
0901-0001
*Description
Unit
5 Price
0941-0001
4201-0001 1 CLEARING & GRUBBING
MAINTENANCE & PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC -
TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM TRAFFIC CONTROL
RESET TYPE B SIGN
Total
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LOCATIONS: West side of Centre Street in Foster Township, PA
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The contractor shall replace of existing curbs and sidewalks along with associated pavement restoration (2' wide from curb). Work required is tabulated on bid sheet for the roadways. Incidental items: sweeping of roadway, tack coating, paving notches, drives, approaches, curb reveals, sealing of joints, as necessary. The Township is to retain the milled material and the contractor is to deliver the material to a specified Township stockpile at no additional charge to the Township.
ESCALATOR CLAUSE:( if adopted by Municipality.)
Item
1 No.
Approximate
2 Quantities
Unit
ATTACHMENT 1
TO MS - 944 ( PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT MS - 944 )
Luzerne Municipality: Foster Township
Project Number: 0326-609022.20
LOCATION OF WORK (BASE BID):
County:
NO
LS
LS
LS
LS
EA
EA
SY
LF
SY
SY
LS
LS
SUBTOTAL
4676-0002 10 TYPE 1 DRIVEWAY APRON, 6" DEPTH CLASS AAA
LOCATION OF WORK (ALT BID 1):
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LOCATIONS: East side of Centre Street in Foster Township, PA
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
ESCALATOR CLAUSE:( if adopted by Municipality.)
The contractor shall replace of existing curbs and sidewalks along with associated pavement restoration (2' wide from curb). Work required is tabulated on bid sheet for the roadways. Incidental items: sweeping of roadway, tack coating, paving notches, drives, approaches, curb reveals, sealing of joints, as necessary. The Township is to retain the milled material and the contractor is to deliver the material to a specified Township stockpile at no additional charge to the Township.
ATTACHMENT 1
TO MS - 944 ( PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT MS - 944 )
Luzerne Municipality: Foster Township
Project Number: 0326-609022.20
Item
1 No.
Total
4413-0001
Approximate
2 Quantities
Unit
*Description
Unit
5 Price
CLEARING & GRUBBING
90 PAVEMENT RESTORATION ALONG CURBLINE
0901-0001
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE B
4201-0002
0686-0001
0608-0001 MOBILIZATION
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* DESCRIPTION:
Must include ADT on wearing surfaces
USE OF CUTBACK ASPHALT IS PROHIBITED
BETWEEN MAY 1st AND OCTOBER 31st, EXCEPT
AS NOTED IN BULLETIN NO. 25.
SUBTOTAL FROM OTHER ATTACHMENTS
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID
MAINTENANCE & PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC -
TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM TRAFFIC CONTROL
EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS
4676-0001 200 CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4" DEPTH
0945-0001 1 RESET TYPE F SIGN
0941-0001 RESET TYPE B SIGN2
PLCC CURB - 6" REVEAL4630-0045
9000-0002 1 ADDITIONAL TOPSOIL & SEEDING
9000-0001 1
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