Big Pond Road Culvert Replacement Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- South Newton Township, Cumberland County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
South Newton Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids through the PennBid program for the Big Pond Road Culvert Replacement Project, with bids due on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at 11 High Mountain Road, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266. The project involves the complete removal and replacement of four existing 30-inch diameter concrete pipe culverts with a new Contech Aluminum Arch Culvert (measuring 20 feet by 27 feet 6 inches) crossing Yellow Breeches Creek, a High Quality-Cold Water Fishery and Migratory Fishery. The scope of work includes demolition, excavation, stone subbase installation, milling, asphalt paving overlay and wearing course, guiderail installation, erosion and sediment control best management practices, and permanent seeding and mulching, with 43 line items covering various quantities and unit prices. Bidders must submit a certified check or bid bond equal to ten percent of the total bid amount, a fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit, a Bidder Qualification Statement, employment verification documentation, and a Public Works Employment Verification Form. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the same location, and bidders may submit questions regarding the bidding documents through PennBid's "Ask A Question" feature no later than five days prior to the bid opening date, with responses issued as addenda and posted on PennBid. The successful bidder must complete the project with substantial completion by October 15, 2026, and final completion by November 15, 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day assessed for failure to meet these deadlines.
The successful contractor must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract value issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All contractors and subcontractors are required to comply with Act 127 of 2012, which mandates the use of e-Verify for employment eligibility verification, and must adhere to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements with wage rates established as of April 7, 2026. The contract incorporates EJCDC standard general conditions with modifications specific to Pennsylvania requirements, including comprehensive insurance requirements, nondiscrimination and sexual harassment compliance provisions, and contractor integrity certifications. The contract documents were prepared by CES Engineering, LLC and are available at no cost through the PennBid program. While no specific set-aside designations or budget ranges are explicitly stated in the available documentation, the project scope and engineering specifications provide sufficient detail for qualified contractors to develop competitive unit price-based bids; the bid acceptance period extends for 60 days after bid opening or longer if agreed to in writing by the bidder.
Opportunity text
The South Newton Township will receive sealed bids for "BIG POND ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT" via the PennBid Program (http://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 2 pm, at 11 High Mountain Road, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists of the following: demolition, excavation, installation of a Contech Aluminum Arch Culvert, stone subbase, milling, asphalt paving overlay, asphalt paving, guiderail, seeding and mulching, E & S BMPs, etc. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held for prospective bidders at South Newton Township, 11 High Mountain Road, Walnut Bottom, PA 17266, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 2 pm. Bidding documents are available at no cost via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). Bidders shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents via the "Ask A Question" feature in PennBid no later than five (5) days prior to the date of receipt of bids. Responses to questions which require an addenda or changes to the Bidding Documents will be issued via a Public Notice and posted on PennBid. Bidders who have registered with and downloaded documents for this project from PennBid will be notified by email when a change or addenda has been posted. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of South Newton Township, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit with the bid. A Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the contract and issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be required to be furnished by the successful bidder. Compliance with Act 127 of 2012 requiring all contractors and subcontractors to use e-Verify for verification of employment eligibility for all employees will be required. Verification form shall be provided to Brady Township as a precondition of being awarded a contract. The Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage and Related Acts apply to this Project. Bids may be held by the Township for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts. Awards shall be made only to responsible bidders that possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of this procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as bidder integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources when determining responsibility. South Newton Township LEGAL AD Please print: Apr. 15th and 22nd Please send invoice to: South Newton Township 11 High Mountain Road PO Box 11 Walnut Bottom, PA 17266 Please send Proof of Publication to: CES Engineering, LLC 7910 Sunrise Camp Road Huntingdon, PA 16652
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1-C-410-Bid Form 2018.pdf | ||
| 2-Big Pond Culvert Replacement Dwgs 4 6 26.pdf | ||
| 3-Big Pond Specs.pdf |
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