Centennial Avenue Reconstruction

Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for the Centennial Avenue Reconstruction project through the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com). The procurement involves widening and full-depth reclamation of approximately 875 feet of Centennial Avenue, installation of a new cul-de-sac, and construction of stormwater infrastructure including 6-inch and 8-inch storm drain pipes, inlets, and infiltration trenches. Key work items include roadway excavation and full-depth reclamation with 7% Portland cement at 8-inch depth, new asphalt paving in multiple courses, storm sewer installation, landscaping, topsoil and seeding, and concrete curb and sidewalk construction. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with public opening and electronic reading of bids occurring at the same time on the same date, and bid results available by end of business day. The contract time for substantial completion is ninety (90) calendar days, with liquated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays beyond this period. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications within five days of the owner's request, comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements per wage determination 26-00352, submit evidence of qualifications, and provide a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the maximum bid price made payable to Mount Pleasant Township. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and adherence to technical specifications incorporating PennDOT Publication 408 standards and ASTM testing methods.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available procurement documents. All qualified contractors are eligible to respond to this opportunity. The contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance, property insurance, and workers' compensation coverage, and is required to submit a one-year performance bond and payment bond each in an amount equal to the contract price. All employees and new hires must be enrolled in the federal E-Verify Program to verify employment eligibility within five business days of hire, as mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Form. Material suppliers must provide PennDOT Certificate of Compliance (CS-4171) forms with each load delivered, and the contractor is responsible for all compaction testing through an approved testing laboratory. No incumbent vendors or budget values are identified in the available documents; however, Mount Pleasant Township reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids and may reduce project scope to meet available finances without compensating the contractor for changes.