Bridge Rehabilitation for County Bridge #207

Chester County, Pennsylvania, Department of Procurement & General Services is requesting bids for bridge rehabilitation on County Bridge #207 (Old Schuylkill Road over Pigeon Creek in Spring City) under ITB, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the bridge site.

The scope encompasses dismantling and reconstruction work to PennDOT Publication 408 Standard Specifications, including clearing and grubbing, excavation, asphalt paving, concrete work, waterproofing, erosion and sediment control, and related items. The project timeline specifies a six-month completion period from Notice to Proceed with a roadway closure limited to five weeks. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The County reserves the right to adjust quantities according to actual field conditions.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications: five years of experience in their field, proof of financial standing, references for similar work within the last five years, and PennDOT pre-qualification in the appropriate Work Class Codes (prequalification numbers, expiration dates, and ability factors required). All contractors and subcontractors performing work valued over $350,000 must submit a Contractor Responsibility Certification form. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates apply; certified weekly payroll sheets are mandatory.

Bid guaranty of not less than 10 percent of the total bid amount must accompany each bid as a certified check or bid bond payable to the Treasurer of Chester County. The successful bidder must furnish a 100 percent Performance Bond and 100 percent Labor and Materials Bond with a one-year warranty within ten days of award. Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 are required, with certificates due within ten days of award or prior to work commencement. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays beyond the specified completion timeframe. A 10 percent retainage applies to contracts over $100,000 until final acceptance.

Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions are due by September 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to Laurie Giannetti (lgiannetti@chesco.org). Bids must be submitted electronically through the Public Purchase website.