Berks County Loop Detector Sensors

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5-0 is seeking a contractor to furnish and install loop detector sensors at two specific intersections in Berks County: Ben Franklin Highway & Old Airport Road, and Ben Franklin Highway & Monocacy Creek in Amity Township. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires the installation of 5 six-foot by six-foot and 8 six-foot by forty-foot loop sensors, with work to be performed primarily during night-time hours between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM Monday through Friday. The contract period extends through June 30, 2026, with a potential three-month extension option, and payment will be made on a lump sum per service call basis. Contractors must provide detailed invoices and have the capability to handle multiple work areas simultaneously. The bid period runs from October 29, 2025, to November 10, 2025, with bid opening scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Evaluation criteria include a Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification, which will score proposals based on the percentage of direct labor performed within the United States or World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement countries.

The procurement opportunity includes several key compliance requirements that may restrict or impact potential bidders. Contractors must comply with Executive Order 2021-06 Worker Protection and Investment Certification, demonstrating adherence to 13 specific labor laws and workplace safety regulations. The bid includes a Reciprocal Limitations Act provision that provides preferences for Pennsylvania-based businesses, with potential bid adjustments for out-of-state suppliers. Contractors must provide evidence of insurance and have the technical capability to perform specialized traffic signal sensor installation work. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will be awarded to a single vendor, with PennDOT reserving the right to inspect contractor operations and compliance with specifications. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical requirements and multiple documentation submissions suggest a complex procurement process with potential substantial project value. Bidders must also complete various forms including the Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification and Worker Protection Certification, with potential penalties for misstatements or non-compliance.