ARV Replacements on Arterial Transmission Mains, Phase 2

Chester Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids for ARV Replacements on Arterial Transmission Mains, Phase 2 (Contract No. 26-024), with a non-mandatory prebid conference on November 10, 2026 and bids due December 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local prevailing time. Bidders must show at least two completed projects repairing prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) of 30 inches or larger, and the work is a public works project subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act.

The project replaces air release valves on arterial transmission mains in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, with engineering documents prepared by Buchart Horn, Inc. The scope includes an estimated seven soft dig test pits, seven simple ARV installations with 5'x5' chambers, two simple ARV installations with 5'x4' chambers, one specialized valve, two full repair items, pipe manufacturer representative onsite services, approximately 30 hours of additional concrete removal, and a $80,000 contingency allowance.

Contract completion is due 180 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for failure to achieve substantial completion by the deadline. Bid security equals 10 percent of the base bid, submitted as a certified check, bank cashier's check, or bid bond from a surety authorized to conduct business in Pennsylvania. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the bid, and comply with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act. Prevailing minimum wage rates set by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor are incorporated into the contract documents. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days after opening, or 120 days if award is delayed by another government agency's approval, bond sales, or grant awards.

Contract documents are available at no cost through PennBid (pennbid.bonfirehub.com). All questions must be submitted through PennBid's Public Q&A section, and the authority will not accept questions by phone, fax, or direct email. Bids will be publicly opened at the deadline.