2026 Avondale Pavement Repair Project

Avondale Borough, Pennsylvania is requesting sealed bids for milling and overlaying approximately 1.42 miles of asphalt roadway and constructing eight ADA concrete curb ramps across nine streets, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via PennBid, and a pre-bid virtual meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

This project is classified as Public Work by a Public Body under the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, requiring contractors to pay prevailing minimum wage rates established by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor.

The scope spans milling to 5-inch depth (1,876 square yards), base course asphalt overlay (549 tons), wearing course asphalt overlay (12,510 square yards), scratch/leveling course (1,241 tons), eight ADA concrete curb ramps, mobilization, trackless tack coat, and traffic control and safety devices. The roadwork addresses Chatham Street, Morris Street, Fifth Street, Fourth Street, New Street, Watson Park Parking Lot, Minor Street, Maple Street, and East Third Street.

Substantial Completion is required within 61 calendar days and final completion within 91 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $885 per calendar day for delays beyond Substantial Completion and an additional $885 per day after final completion.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the bid price payable to Avondale Borough. The awarded contractor shall provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Monthly progress payments include 10% retainage until 50% completion, then 5% retainage thereafter, plus 5% per annum interest on unpaid amounts. The successful bidder must execute all contract documents and furnish required bonds within 15 days of award.

All bidding documents, including addenda, are available exclusively via PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/portal/. PennBid access is free for vendors; only awarded contractors are assessed fees. Bids may not be withdrawn within 60 days of opening. Avondale Borough reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive bidding informalities.