7-Guide Rails-Installation spec 26.pdf

This is a specification document for guide rails and posts installation services prepared by the SHACOG Purchasing Alliance on behalf of its member municipalities in Pennsylvania. The procurement solicits bids for construction of new guide rails, resetting of existing guide rails, and removal of existing guide rails, including all appurtenances and hardware. Guide rail materials may be either galvanized steel or corten steel. All guide rail components and construction work must comply with specifications set forth in PennDOT Publication 408, current edition, and all amendments thereto or other bulletins. Bids are being received through the 2026 Spring Commodities Bid, with a deadline of 10:00 A.M. on April 9, 2026, via the PennBid electronic bidding platform. Bidders may submit proposals on guide rails and posts or any of the other twenty commodities included in the 2026 Spring Commodities Bid.

Each bid for guide rails and posts must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of $1,000.00 made payable to "SHACOG Purchasing Alliance and Its Participating Municipalities." An Economic Price Adjustment is permitted as provided in the General Instructions to Bidders. No specific contract value, award date, or contract term information is disclosed in the specification document. The governing bodies of the member municipalities reserve the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any minor discrepancies in the bid or specifications when deemed to be in the best interest of the municipality. Questions regarding the commodities shall be submitted via the "Ask a Question" feature within PennBid.