Box Culvert Bundle-Round 2

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for culvert replacements and miscellaneous construction on State Routes 143, 1015, and 4014 across Lynn Township and Moore Township in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, with bids due August 13, 2026. The project is 100% state-funded (non-federal) and subject to Diverse Business requirements for non-federally funded projects; prequalification is required.

The scope includes clearing, grubbing, excavation, asphalt paving, drainage installation, guide rail installation, erosion control measures, and construction of precast reinforced concrete box culverts in two sizes: 15.0 feet by 3.5 feet and 10 feet 6 inches by 6 feet. Line items span over 3,400 square yards of asphalt base course, approximately 2,300 linear feet of pavement markings, and various structural and temporary measures. Structure work represents 47% of the total contract value.

The estimated cost range is $1 million to $2.5 million. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 28, 2026, with required completion by November 3, 2028. The public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room in Harrisburg.

The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions tied to prequalification, Worker Protection and Investment Act compliance, and Build America, Buy America Act provisions governing manufactured products and construction materials. Material certifications must be submitted electronically through the Electronic Certified Material Submission system. The bid package includes detailed specifications for asphalt and concrete pavement ride quality, concrete compressive strength acceptance criteria, liquidated damages provisions for road user impacts and environmental noncompliance, and payment methodologies for stored materials. All addenda will be posted electronically.