College Avenue Bridge Replacement

York County is requesting bids on the replacement of the West College Avenue Bridge over Codorus Creek in York, Pennsylvania, with bids due May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required for all bidders. The project is a federally funded, PennDOT-overseen initiative subject to Buy America and Build America Buy America Act compliance, with a DBE participation goal of 0 percent.

The scope covers complete replacement of a four-span, two-lane bridge with sidewalks on the same horizontal alignment with modified vertical alignment over railroad infrastructure, spanning 868.10 linear feet (0.164 mile) from Station 12+32.00 to Station 22+00.00. Work includes approach roadway reconstruction, guide rail placement, signing and pavement markings, clearing and grubbing, excavation, drainage structures, lighting, temporary erosion control, and miscellaneous construction. Bridge structure work comprises 78 percent of total contract value. Coordination with Genesee & Wyoming Railroads and the York Railway Company is required, including railroad protective services with minimum insurance of $2 million per occurrence and $6 million aggregate.

The estimated contract value is between $15 million and $19.999 million. Notice to Proceed is anticipated August 17, 2026, with required completion by October 22, 2027. Road user liquidated damages are set at $1,750 per day for detour non-removal. The project includes one addendum addressing utility clearance documentation. Special provisions address erosion and sediment pollution control, wage rates, asphalt and concrete pavement ride quality evaluation with incentive payments, and right-to-know law compliance.