2026 Bridge Bearing Cleaning 12-0

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on bridge bearing cleaning and washing across multiple state routes in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties under Project 123008, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required for all bidders.

The scope consists of cleaning and washing bridges to remove miscellaneous debris from bearings and bearing seats at all piers and abutments and other bridge components as specified in the bid package. Line items include mobilization, Pennsylvania Turnpike insurance, maintenance and protection of traffic, bearing cleaning and flushing, tooth dam expansion joint cleaning, scupper and downspout flushing, strip seal cleaning (230 each), railroad protective services, and direct hire protective flagging. The contract incorporates prevailing wage requirements, equal employment opportunity obligations, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance. Public liability and property damage insurance minimums range from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 depending on railroad entity involvement. Contractors must provide railroad protective services through third-party direct hire or railroad-provided flagging.

The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $999,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 28, 2026, with a required completion date of March 31, 2027. The project is 100% state-funded and non-federal. Contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days of bid opening and comply with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law and Diverse Business requirements. All addenda will be posted electronically through ECMS.