15th Street Paving Project

The City of Harrisburg is soliciting competitive bids via Invitation for Bids (IFB 2026-02) for the 15th Street Paving Project, a roadway resurfacing initiative in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The project encompasses milling of existing pavement to a depth of 2 inches, overlay paving, installation of asphalt rolled curbs, replacement of 19 ADA-compliant curb ramps, reset of post-mounted signs, installation of four-inch yellow waterborne pavement markings at specified intersections, and speed slot construction across approximately 1,850 linear feet of roadway extending from Herr Street to Arsenal Boulevard. Bidders must submit a written scope narrative, equipment list, pricing schedule on a lump sum basis, and evidence of at least three prior contracts for similar work; successful contractors must perform at least 75 percent of work with their own workforce and maintain a minimum of three prior service contracts for the same service type. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are required and will be held at the Office of the City Engineer, 1002 N. Seventh Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102, with specific dates and times available on PennBid.net. Questions must be submitted in writing through PennBid.net, grouped by subject and submitted individually with relevant section references and supporting documentation; responses will be provided within three to four business days where possible. Bids are due by April 3, 2026, with contract performance scheduled from approximately April 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026, and paving operations restricted to June 15, 2026 through August 21, 2026. All work must comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements, as the project value exceeds $25,000, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $36.60 to $107.04 depending on trade classification.

This procurement carries specific compliance requirements and restrictions applicable to all bidders. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with Act 127 of 2012 (Public Works Employment Verification Act) and provide confirmation prior to contract award; the project must comply with PennDOT Publication 9 and related publications if PennDOT liquid fuel funds are utilized. Bidders must submit a lump sum price with 10 percent bid security or bond, proof of insurance with specific minimum coverage limits, non-collusion affidavits, and design-build ADA-compliant curb ramp drawings sealed by a Professional Engineer in accordance with ADA requirements and PennDOT standards. The successful bidder must obtain a 100 percent Performance Bond and, if subcontractors are used, a 100 percent Payment Bond. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documents, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors listed. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to reduce quantities or eliminate projects to meet available finances; specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the posted materials, though the project's prevailing wage requirements indicate it is funded at a level exceeding $25,000.