23WHM SGL 235 Temp Bridge Construction

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is soliciting electronic bids for a temporary prefabricated bridge construction project located in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County. The project, designated as Contract No. 235-23-01, requires a qualified contractor to supply and install a 60-foot temporary bridge over Wilson Run with specific technical requirements, including a 14-foot minimum width, HS25-44 load capacity, and compliance with AASHTO standards. The bridge must be constructed of A588 steel or painted with a PennDOT-approved paint system, and the contractor will be responsible for delivering, installing, and ultimately removing the bridge after approximately one year. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the SRM system by November 16, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and are strongly encouraged to schedule a site visit with PGC representatives to inspect project conditions prior to submission. To be eligible, contractors must have at least 5 years of experience in bridge design and fabrication, possess a SAP Vendor Number from the Commonwealth, and demonstrate the capability to provide the specified bridge infrastructure. The PGC will prepare the site by constructing concrete abutments, with the selected vendor responsible for bridge installation and subsequent removal to a designated storage location in Cambria County.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly list specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does include comprehensive worker protection requirements outlined in the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. Contractors must certify compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act, with potential penalties for non-compliance including contract termination and three-year bidding ineligibility. The project requires contractors to obtain appropriate insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Builders Risk, and Public Liability insurance, and provide performance and payment bonds within 10 days of contract award. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract term extends from the purchase order delivery date until June 30, 2024, with allowances for partial invoicing during the bridge installation and removal process. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with the award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, and vendors must adhere to Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act and restrictions on steel and aluminum product procurement.