2026 Road Paving

Ross Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed electronic proposals through the PennBid program for the 2026 Road Paving project, a bituminous paving and surface treatment initiative. The procurement encompasses approximately 488 tons of 9.5mm Superpave WMA PG 64-22 scratch/leveling course, 1,463 tons of 9.5mm Superpave WMA PG 64-22 wearing course, 16,250 square yards of FB-Modified leveling course, 16,250 square yards of double seal coat using polymer-modified emulsion and #8 stone, and 29,685 square yards of CAPE Seal consisting of single bituminous seal coat followed by Type II slurry seal. Work will be performed on two primary roadway segments: T-382 Ross Road and T-377 Mt. Eaton Road, with all materials and workmanship required to comply with PennDOT Publication 408 specifications. Bidders must be PennDOT prequalified for Work Class Code "F" Bituminous Paving and must submit certified checks or bid bonds equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount. Sealed proposals are due electronically by 10:30 a.m. on May 18, 2026, with bids to be opened and publicly posted at 12:00 noon the same day and tentative award scheduled for 12:15 p.m. All work must be completed by August 21, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $975.00 per calendar day for late completion. Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits and may contact Ethan Brewer at 570-402-1805 for project information Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; technical questions should be submitted electronically through PennBid's "Questions" tab.

The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount within 20 days of award and must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming Ross Township as an additional insured. This project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor Law Compliance establishing mandatory hourly rates for 105 building trades classifications and 79 heavy/highway classifications, including rates such as $53.25 per hour for Operators (Highway, Class 07/A) and $27.61 to $35.24 per hour for Laborers, effective between May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026. Contractors must provide proof of CDL drug and alcohol compliance prior to commencing work and utilize the federal E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification. No specific incumbent vendors or contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The estimated project cost exceeds $100,000, though specific budget ranges or award values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation. A mandatory pre-construction meeting is required at least five calendar days prior to work commencement.