2026 Paving Project

Bethel Township is requesting sealed electronic proposals via PennBid for a 2026 paving project on South Faust Road in Berks County, Pennsylvania, with bids due July 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time and contract award expected July 9, 2026.

The scope covers a 0.43-mile wearing course overlay and incidental paving work on South Faust Road from Old Route 22 to Hickory Drive, including 9.5mm wearing course at 1.5 inches depth, asphalt tack coat, incidental milling at intersections and driveways, leveling course as necessary, joint sealing, pavement marking replacement, mobilization, and traffic control. All work must be completed by September 30, 2026, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond that date.

Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements under Act 89 apply to bids exceeding $100,000, with rates established by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, bank cashier's check, or bid bond equal to 10% of the bid total. The successful bidder must execute the contract and furnish performance and payment bonds in accordance with the Public Works Contractors' Bond Law of 1967 within 15 days of the Notice of Award. Bidders must submit affidavits accepting the Workmen's Compensation Act provisions and certifying anti-collusion compliance, an Act 127 Verification Form confirming E-Verify compliance, and documentation of all required subcontractors and suppliers.

All bidding documents and specifications are available at no cost on PennBid. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting the Township at 717-933-8813; no pre-bid conference is scheduled. Questions are submitted via the "Public Q & A" feature within PennBid. Bethel Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids.