2027 Traffic Signal Maintenance

The Borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania closed its solicitation for 2027 traffic signal maintenance services on November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., when sealed bids were opened through PennBid, so this opportunity no longer accepts bids. No set-aside or local-vendor preference appears in the source. Bidders must have at least five years in business, including at least three years of specific traffic signal maintenance experience, and must provide three to five current references. No subcontractors are permitted.

The scope covers traffic signal maintenance for West Chester Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, priced as hourly unit rates for thirteen labor and equipment classifications, including signal technicians, signal mechanics, equipment operators, foremen, bucket trucks, crane/ladder trucks, auger trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, compressors, earth trenchers, and wheel trenchers. The base term runs January 1 through December 31, 2027, with the Borough holding options for two one-year extensions (Alternate No. 1 for 2028 and Alternate No. 2 for 2029). Contracts run for up to three years in total. Bids required a bid bond or certified check of 10% of the bid price, with bonds from companies licensed in Pennsylvania. Awardees must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the bid amount and carry general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation. Bids must include a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Bidder Qualification Statement, and must exclude taxes because the Borough is exempt.

The attached pricing file reports three bids: Signal Service at $2,140.00, Kuharchik Construction, Inc. at $2,580.00, and Charles A. Higgins & Sons, Inc. at $2,730.00. Signal Service was the lowest overall and offered the lowest rates on most line items. Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder, and the Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bid-file summary adds that selection considers cost, proposed service methods, effectiveness and timeliness of performance, contractor qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the specifications.

The source states no estimated contract value and no incumbent. No pre-bid meeting was held, and site visits required an appointment with Don Anderson, Public Works Director, at danderson@west-chester.com. Questions were due through PennBid's Messages/Vendor Discussions feature no later than seven days before bid receipt. Bids were required to be unconditional, and no bid could be withdrawn within 24 hours before opening or within 60 days after. PennBid charges the awarded bidder a fee.