A&I for 2026 Park Paving Program

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is seeking competitive bids for the 2026 Park Paving Program, a comprehensive asphalt paving project targeting five distinct locations throughout the county. The project involves paving work at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Pathways, Lock 60 Recreation Area Tow Path Road, Perkiomen Trail Graterford Trailhead Parking Lot, Pennypack Trail Moredon Road Trailhead, and Pennypack Trail Welsh Road Trailhead. Specific scope includes subbase preparation, installation of 2-inch binder courses and 1.5-inch to 2-inch wearing courses, milling of existing asphalt, sealcoating, parking space striping, and permanent restoration. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, complete all work within ninety calendar days from the Notice-To-Proceed, and submit bids through the Bonfire procurement portal. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements, with evaluation based on comprehensive compliance with technical specifications, insurance coverage, bonding requirements, and ability to perform the specified park and trail paving operations.

Bidders must meet extensive qualification criteria, including submission of a Responsible Contractor Form demonstrating compliance with licensing, bonding, insurance, and workforce training requirements. The procurement includes provisions for local, small, and diverse business concerns, with mandatory certifications addressing potential conflicts of interest and organizational eligibility. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, carry $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, and comply with Pennsylvania statutory workers' compensation requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and multiple site locations suggest a substantial project investment. Potential bidders are required to complete OSHA training, participate in registered apprenticeship programs, and ensure that at least 70 percent of craft labor workers are journeyperson workers or registered apprentices. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will require thorough documentation of contractor qualifications and capabilities.