15 North ITS System

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids for construction of an Intelligent Transportation System along State Route 15, Section 283 in Tioga County, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The project carries a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal.

The scope encompasses two sites totaling approximately 9.5 miles along SR 15: steel sign structures (centermount design), ITS equipment, changeable message sign systems, closed-circuit television systems, guide rail installation and reset, conduit and electrical service installation, junction boxes, directional boring, cellular modems, and electronic ticketing systems. Work includes clearing and grubbing and compliance with erosion and sediment control requirements. The project is federally funded with National Highway System status and is subject to prevailing wage requirements. One addendum has been issued addressing federal wage rates, Buy America compliance, and Section 106 material specifications control.

The estimated project cost range is $1 million to $2.5 million, with structure work comprising 43% of the project scope. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 21, 2026, with required project completion by November 7, 2028. Construction work cannot start before April 3, 2028, and all physical work must be completed by November 7, 2028. During active construction, two-way traffic must be maintained with one lane in each direction. The project requires an emergency response plan with a one-hour maximum response time during non-working periods, advance notification to emergency services two weeks prior to work commencement, and coordination with multiple utilities. All work must comply with Pennsylvania labor, workforce safety, and prevailing wage laws.