7th Street Drainage Improvements

The Borough of Red Hill is requesting sealed bids for stormwater infrastructure improvements on W. 7th Street, with bids due October 9, 2026, submitted electronically through PennBid. The project is subject to Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and E-Verify participation.

The scope comprises replacement of existing storm pipe with 18-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), connection to existing storm structures, installation of a new storm manhole and inlet, and restoration of pavement, concrete curb, and sidewalk. Work quantities include 171 linear feet of RCP storm pipe (Type B), one PennDOT Type C inlet with Type 4 inlet box and bicycle-safe grate, one PennDOT Type 4 inlet box with manhole top, one connection to existing structure, 15 linear feet of concrete curb, 5 square yards of concrete sidewalk, and 191 square yards of pavement restoration. All work must comply with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publication 408 specifications and standards. The contractor must provide preconstruction video documentation and comply with PA Act 172 excavation protection requirements, including PA One Call notification at least 72 hours before work begins. Mobilization is capped at $10,000; maintenance and protection of traffic charges as a percentage of lump sum based on project completion progress.

Substantial completion is required within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for days 1–15 past contract time, $1,000 per day for days 16–30, and $2,000 per day for delays exceeding 30 days. Bid security equal to 10% of the total bid amount must be submitted in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check. The successful bidder must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds each equal to 100% of the awarded contract price, and a two-year maintenance bond equal to 100% of the final contract price. The contractor must maintain general liability insurance with minimum combined bodily injury and property damage coverage, automobile liability insurance, workers compensation insurance with a minimum of $100,000, and commercial umbrella excess liability insurance of $2 million. Retainage is withheld at 10% for contracts of $100,000 or under, and 5% for contracts exceeding $100,000. The engineer is Remington & Vernick Engineers.