Cedar Avenue Streetscape Maintenance

The City of Scranton is seeking sealed bids for the Cedar Avenue Streetscape Maintenance project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative targeting sidewalks and roadways along Cedar Avenue from Hickory Street to Orchard Street. The procurement involves two primary scopes: a base bid and an alternate bid covering different street intersections, with work encompassing site demolition, sidewalk improvements, curb replacements, utility valve resets, signage installation, and roadway reconstruction for both northbound and southbound lanes. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and submit comprehensive documentation including certifications, affidavits, and insurance certificates. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the city's e-Procurement Portal by 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, and a deadline for questions and clarifications set for 11:59 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Bidders must register on the procurement portal and "follow" the project to receive addenda notifications and be eligible to submit a bid.

The project is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and includes specific federal contracting regulations requiring compliance with equal opportunity provisions, minority and women business enterprise guidelines, and Davis-Bacon Act standards. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, a performance bond for 100% of the contract price, and a payment bond for 100% of the contract price. The project mandates the use of US-produced steel products under the Steel Products Procurement Act and requires PennDOT prequalification for both prime contractors and subcontractors. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid documents indicate a strong emphasis on local and federal contracting requirements. Though a precise budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the streetscape maintenance project suggests a significant investment in urban infrastructure improvement, with detailed unit pricing for various construction elements indicating a potentially substantial contract value.