2026 Orange Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement MTHLS26002 - 2026-01

Mt. Holly Springs Borough is requesting sealed bids on sanitary sewer main replacement and rehabilitation along Orange Street in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with bids due August 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The scope involves replacement or rehabilitation of approximately 630 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer main, installation of new cleanouts on existing laterals, replacement of sanitary sewer mains, and replacement of existing sanitary sewer manholes, coordinated with property owners. Work must comply with OSHA safety regulations and applicable local ordinances and codes. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates apply; prevailing wage requirements are mandatory for construction work exceeding $25,000.

Contractors must demonstrate prior experience completing three similar contracts of at least 75 percent of their bid amount within the last five years and maintain liquid assets equal to 15 percent of the first $100,000 of bid plus 10 percent of the next $900,000 plus 5 percent of the remainder. Bid security of 10 percent of bid amount is required; successful bidders must obtain 100 percent performance bonds, 100 percent labor and materials bonds, and maintenance bonds equal to 25 percent of contract price up to $200,000 plus 10 percent above that amount. Contract completion is 120 consecutive calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for non-completion. Payment terms include 10 percent retainage on contracts of $50,000 or less; for contracts exceeding $50,000, retainage is 10 percent until 50 percent completion, then 5 percent. The three lowest-cost bidders must submit original bid documents within three business days of opening. Bids must be submitted electronically via PennBid at least one minute prior to opening.

The Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded a grant of $190,718, limited to 85 percent of total project cost, with grant activity through June 30, 2029.