7-Form of Guaranty.pdf

This is a Form of Guaranty and Bid Bond document for Northampton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, related to two sealed proposal projects: the Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project and the Northampton Township 2026 Milling Project. Bidders must submit sealed proposals electronically via PennBid with a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the total bid amount. For the Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project, bids are due by 1:00 PM on January 19, 2026, with questions to be submitted by January 12, 2026. For the 2026 Milling Project, bids are due by 1:00 PM on April 27, 2026, with questions due by April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The contractor must complete all work within 240 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, anticipated for on or near February 2, 2026 for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project. No bids may be withdrawn within 60 days after opening. The Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project encompasses infrastructure enhancements at the Newtown-Richboro Road and Fir Drive intersection, including curb ramps, sidewalks, traffic signal equipment, RRFB LED indicators, detectable warning surfaces, and accessible pedestrian signals across 40 line items with unit pricing.

All bidders and subcontractors must be PennDOT pre-qualified in accordance with 67 PA Code Chapter 457 and must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. Bidders must provide certified checks or bid bonds as liquidated damages, not penalties, forfeitable if the bidder fails to execute the contract within ten days after receipt of notice to proceed. The form requires bidders to certify that proposals are genuine and not collusive, to list any addendums issued during the bidding period, and to identify whether the bidder is an individual, partnership, or corporation with appropriate jurisdictional and office information. Performance and labor bonds equal to 100% of the contract price are required, and contractors must maintain workers' compensation and public liability insurance. Liquidated damages of $975.00 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the 240-day completion period, and a 24-month guarantee for all work is required from the date of final acceptance. No set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the procurement documents.