Cherryville Road Sidewalk Extension 999111905

Allen Township is requesting sealed bids for the Cherryville Road Sidewalk Extension project (Contract No. 999111905) online via PennBid, with bids due November 3, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. local time. Work is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act No. 442) and Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification requirements, including E-Verify enrollment for all contractors and subcontractors.

The scope is construction of a 4-inch concrete sidewalk and 6-inch concrete curb extending 201 feet along State Route 3019 (Cherryville Road) in Allen Township, Northampton County, from Station 0+45 to Station 2+47. Work includes associated drainage and grading improvements, traffic control maintenance per PENNDOT Publication 213, utility coordination (PPL Electric Utilities, Verizon Pennsylvania, UGI Utilities), ADA and PROWAG accessibility compliance, bicycle-safe inlet grates, and pavement markings. Materials within the state highway right-of-way must be certified per PENNDOT Publication 35. The roadway is an urban major collector with two 10.5- to 11.5-foot lanes, 45 mph design speed, and current Average Daily Traffic of 3,842 vehicles. Lane closures are prohibited between 6:00–9:00 A.M. and 3:00–7:00 P.M. on weekdays; contractors must maintain minimum one-half paving width during work hours and full width during non-working hours. Contractors bear all costs for damage to existing mailboxes, posts, and signage.

Substantial completion is required within 60 calendar days of contract commencement; final completion within 90 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $200 per day for failure to meet these deadlines. Payment is unit-price based with estimated quantities not guaranteed and subject to variance. Progress payments are 90% of completed work (or 95% if 50% complete and satisfactory); retainage is held until final completion. Each bid must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of the contract amount and a Maintenance Bond at 10% of the contract amount. The three apparent low bidders must submit original documents and signatures within 3 business days of bid opening, including recent financial statements. Questions are due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The low bidder pays a PennBid fee of 0.33% of bid amount (minimum $150, maximum $6,000). Allen Township is exempt from Pennsylvania state sales and use taxes; taxes should not be included in the bid.