Bridge Shotcrete Group - 2025

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for shotcrete lining construction at three bridge locations across state routes in Crawford County, with bids due August 13, 2026 and anticipated Notice to Proceed on September 28, 2026. Prequalification is required to bid. The project is 100% state-funded and classified as non-federally funded; Diverse Business requirements apply.

The scope comprises shotcrete facing with reinforcement totaling 3,879 square feet across three sites (SR 4004/Segment 0040 Offset 1419–1841, SR 3005/Segment 0010–0020 Offset 2990–0206, and SR 3019/Segment 0040–0050 Offset 2465–0210); drill holes and installation of 1.5-inch diameter PVC totaling 48 units; 132 linear feet of flexible fish baffles; three lump-sum temporary stream diversion projects; mobilization; inspector's field office; equipment package; maintenance and protection of traffic; and seeding work. The contract mandates extensive environmental controls including NPDES permits, licensed professional oversight of stormwater control measures, weekly environmental site inspections, Chapter 102 SCM construction certifications, and as-built PCSM plans. Contractors must submit material certifications electronically through ECMS and use electronic ticketing for construction aggregate and concrete. Standard wage rate requirements and Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law compliance are required; contractors must assist PennDOT in responding to public records requests at no additional cost.

The estimated contract value is between $500,000 and $999,999. The project must be completed by July 21, 2027. Public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The bid package includes numerous specification changes and designated special provisions addressing erosion control, material storage, prepayment procedures, concrete testing, pavement specifications, and Buy America compliance.