2026-WW1 New Albany Borough - New Wastewater Treatment Facility

New Albany Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania is requesting bids for construction of a new 0.04 mgd package wastewater treatment plant under Contract 2026-WW1, with electronic bids due September 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through PennBid and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) administered by PennVEST with 212 equivalency funds, making it subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, Build America Buy America mandates for domestically produced iron, steel, manufactured products and construction materials, American Iron and Steel requirements, DBE affirmative solicitation efforts, and Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act compliance.

The scope includes headworks with mechanical screen, extended aeration treatment concrete tanks and equipment, UV disinfection system, blowers, yard piping, new electrical service with duct banks, process control building, headworks building, UV disinfection building, demolition of the existing treatment plant and electrical infrastructure, and all associated appurtenances. The bid form identifies 14 major line items with lump-sum pricing for structures and equipment and measured quantities for site work (640 linear feet of security fencing, 796 square yards of paved driveways, 276 linear feet of copper potable water service pipe, and sewer line installations). Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 10 percent of maximum bid price, state contractor licensure evidence, financial data, previous experience documentation, Pennsylvania E-Verification Form, and EEO certifications. Contractor insurance must include workers' compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability with $2 million per occurrence / $6 million aggregate, $6 million umbrella or excess liability, pollution liability maintained for three years post-completion, and railroad protective and unmanned aerial vehicle liability where applicable.

Allowances total $145,000 for residual sewage removal, testing, and earthwork and concrete material testing. Warranty is two years. Subcontracting is capped at 50 percent of contract price without prior approval from Owner, Engineer, and the funding agency. Bids remain open for 60 days from bid opening; 120 days if award is delayed by government agency approval, bond sales, or grant awards. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Three addenda (Nos. 1, 2, and 3, posted August 18 and September 24) modify the original specifications and require acknowledgment in bid submission.