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This is a Bid Form A for a Prime/Mechanical contract issued by the South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) for the replacement of an unleaded fuel tank and oil-water separator at the Reading Operations Center in Reading, Pennsylvania. The project (Project #01-2026) encompasses permitting, removal of existing gasoline tank and piping systems, provision and installation of complete and operational gasoline storage and dispensing systems, replacement of the oil-water separator system, and site restoration and repaving as specified in the contract documents. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, via electronic submission through PennBid. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Reading Operations Center located at 1700 N 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. The contract requires completion of all work within 120 calendar days from the date of the Notice-to-Proceed, subject to product availability, weather conditions, and permit acquisition. Bidders must agree that their bids will not be withdrawn for 60 calendar days following the bid closing time, and the SCTA reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any informality or technicality in its interest.
The bid submission requires a lump sum total base bid amount for the prime/mechanical work, with bidders also required to provide a full rate sheet indicating all personnel rates along with markups and the amount of clean fill included in the base bid in tons. Additional unit cost items are provided for work potentially required beyond the base bid, including demolition and removal of concrete hold-down pads if contamination is encountered, characterization sampling and analysis for DRO, GRO, VOC with BTEX testing per Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requirements with standard and 24-hour turnaround options, petroleum contaminated soil excavation and disposal by the ton, and off-site backfill material delivery and installation in stone or pea gravel. Sample analysis for tank closure is included in the base bid cost. All bids and contracts are subject to applicable state and federal laws, including Buy America, Build America Buy America provisions, non-discrimination requirements, non-collusion certifications, debarment compliance, and contractor integrity regulations. Bidders must certify they are not on the Comptroller General's list of ineligible contractors. The SCTA encourages disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation without discrimination, though no specific DBE goal has been established for this project.
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BID FORM A: PRIME/MECHANICAL
Unleaded Fuel Tank and Oil-Water Separator Replacement - Reading Operations Center
(Project # 01-2026)
The Bidder agrees that this Bid will not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the closing time for receipt of Bids.
The Bidder hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all the labor, materials, equipment, tools and services necessary for the work specified in the Contract Documents.
The Bidder has examined the location of the proposed work, the Drawings, Specifications, and all other Contract Documents; and is familiar with the local conditions at the place where the Work is to be performed. Submission of this bid is conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination and is fully aware of the conditions that may be encountered in performing the work and the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Bidder understands that any information relative to any existing structures, apparent and latent conditions, and natural phenomena, as set forth in the Contract Documents or otherwise, carries no guarantee (expressed or implied) as to its completeness or accuracy, and has made all due allowances therefore.
The Bidder declares that this bid is made without connection to any other person or persons making bids for the same work and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
The Bidder has determined the quantity and quality of equipment and materials required, have investigated the location to his satisfaction, have determined supply sources for the materials required, has investigated labor conditions, and has arranged for the continuous prosecution of the Work herein described.
The Bidder understands that the quantities appearing in this Bid Form are approximate only and are prepared for the comparison of Bids. The quantities of items may be increased or decreased as provided in the Contract Documents, and payment will be made at the original unit prices for work complete in accordance with the Contract Documents.
The Bidder agrees that the bid price shall apply to actual quantities required, approved and used during the Work, including Addenda. He further agrees to complete the entire work for this Contract within
120 days calendar days from the date specified in the Notice-to-Proceed, based upon availability of product and weather permitting and obtaining permits.
The Bidder hereby agrees to be bound by the award of the Bid, and if awarded the Contract on this
Bid, to execute the Contract and the required Bonds and Insurance Certificates, and to furnish all other information and documents required by the Contract Documents within the time limits specified.
The Bidder understands that the South Central Transit Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or to waive any informality or technicality of any Bid, in the interest of the South Central Transit
Authority.
The Total Price Amount including Bonding shall be entered below as Total Bid Amount.
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
NO. DOLS. CTS. DOLS. CTS
Base Bid Prime/Mechanical Reading
– Permitting, remove existing gasoline tank and piping systems; provide and install complete and operational gasoline storage and dispensing systems; replace the OWS system; repave and site restoration as shown on the contract documents.
Lump
Sum
NA
TOTAL BASE BID AMOUNT XXXX XXXX
TOTAL BID AMOUNT – Prime/Mechanical Replacement Unleaded Fuel Tank and OWS at Reading Operations Center
(Amount in Numbers)
(Amount in Words)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. Amount of Clean Fill included in the Base Bid tons.
2. Contractor should also provide a full rate sheet indicating all personnel rates along with markups.
UNIT COSTS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK BEYOND THE BASE BID
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTIT
Y
UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
NO. DOLS. CTS. DOLS. CTS
Demolish, remove, transport and dispose of concrete hold-down pad under existing gasoline UST. Provide and install additional backfill. (If applicable due to contamination)
Lump
Sum
Characterization sampling and analysis (all inclusive), DRO, GRO, VOC w/ BTEX per
DEP requirements. Soil and Water.
Standard Turnaround.
EA
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTIT
Y
UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
NO. DOLS. CTS. DOLS. CTS
Characterization sampling and analysis (all inclusive), DRO, GRO, VOC w/ BTEX per
DEP requirements. Soil and Water. 24-hour Turnaround.
EA
4 Petroleum contaminated soil excavation, removal, transport and disposal.
Ton NA NA
5 Off-site backfill material delivered to site, installed and compacted (stone).
Ton NA NA
6 Off-site backfill material delivered to site, installed and compacted (pea gravel).
Ton NA NA
Note: The unit rate items on the bid form for sample analysis and additional backfill are only to be applicable if subsurface contamination is found and PA DEP requires some removal or remedial action.
Sample analysis for tank closure is included in the base bid.
In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price for any pay item and the extended price shown for that item, the unit price is to govern. Where a unit price is bid for an item, but no extended price is provided, the extended price shall be established by multiplying the unit price and the estimated quantity.
Where the extended price is provided and the unit price is not provided, the unit price shall be established by dividing the extended price by the estimated quantity. Where no figure is provided for the unit price and extended price, the amount bid will be considered to be zero ($0.00).
Any or all Bids for this Project may be rejected if they are non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional. A Bid shall be rejected for failure to comply with material requirements of the Contract
Documents.
The Bid is submitted by:
NAME OF INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, OR CORPORATION
ADDRESS
AUTHORIZED PERSON (Print Name) SIGNATURE
TITLE DATE
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