5-Earl Township 2026 Paving Locations without Alt Bid.pdf

This document is a scope of work for the 2026 roadwork project issued by Earl Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The project encompasses the placement of asphalt leveling and wearing courses, base course installation, base repairs, and milling operations across seven roadway segments within the township. The primary work includes approximately 1,806 tons of 9.5mm leveling course, 3,609 tons of 9.5mm wearing course overlay, 734 square yards of 4" 25mm base course installation, approximately 388 square yards of base repair, and approximately 3,085 square yards of milling. Specific locations include Sunset Hill Road (2,910' x 25'), Terrace Road (2,916' x 23'), Hauseman Road (sections totaling 2,115'), Grims Mill Road (833' x 23'), Pond Road (2,261' x 22'), Kristine Avenue (1,464' x 25'), and Laura Court (726' x 25'). The project also involves removal of temporary paving and stone base along recent road widening and inlet boxes on Sunset Hill Road, as well as targeted milling along curblines on Kristine Avenue and Laura Court. Bid proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, via PennBID, with bids opening and results posted at approximately 3:00 p.m. the same day. Award or rejection will occur during the Earl Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026. All work must be completed by August 21, 2026. A pre-bid inspection is required, arranged by contacting the Earl Township Roadmaster at (610) 342-6590 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to ten percent of the bid amount. Required documentation includes proof of PennDOT prequalification, workman's compensation affidavit, insurance certificate, CDL compliance certificate, public works verification form, and anti-collusion affidavit. Successful bidders must provide a performance bond and payment bond for 100% of the contract price within 20 days of award. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates apply to the contract. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for non-completion. An alternate bid option is offered for Laura Court, which includes the installation of 260 square yards of paving fabric (Petromat 4598 by Propex or approved equal). The document does not specify a total project budget, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or incumbent vendors, and Earl Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids that may not serve the public's best interest.