Carlisle Road Resurface

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids on the Carlisle Road Resurface project, a 2.19-mile pavement preservation initiative across two state routes in Cumberland County, with bids due June 4, 2026. The project is 100 percent state-funded, non-federal, and estimated at $1 million to $2.5 million. Bidders must be prequalified and comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and Diverse Business Requirements for state-funded projects.

The scope spans SR 0641 Section 033 (1.01 miles along Greenspring Road, Main Street, and Carlisle Road in North Newton Township, Newville Borough, and West Pennsboro Township) and SR 0533 Section 007 (1.18 miles along Shippensburg Road, Fairfield Street, and Vine Street in North Newton Township and Newville Borough). Work includes milling, asphalt overlay (43,619 square yards wearing course, 87,271 square yards tack coat), base repair, minor drainage improvements, guide rail replacement (2,263 linear feet on SR 0533), concrete curbing, sidewalk work, pavement markings, and inlet boxes. Performance extends from anticipated notice-to-proceed on July 20, 2026 through required completion by April 16, 2027.

Road User Liquidated Damages apply: $5,000 per day for detour delays on SR 0533 and $3,000 per hour for lane closures on SR 0641. Environmental restrictions include stream use limitations for Big Spring (October 1–December 31 for wild trout; February 15–June 1 for stocked trout) and tree-cutting prohibition from April 1–November 15 to protect endangered bat species. The contractor must provide 45 days' advance notice to Cumberland County Planning Department for detours affecting Plain Sect communities. Asphalt pavement ride quality will be evaluated with incentive payments based on Mean Roughness Index values. Material certifications must be submitted electronically through ECMS. Build America Buy America Act compliance is required for any applicable federal funding components.