Commerce Street Interceptor Replacement Project

Hamilton Township Municipal Authority in Franklin County, Pennsylvania is seeking sealed bids for the Commerce Street Interceptor Replacement Project, with bids due online via PennBid by 2:00 PM on December 11, 2025. The project requires construction of approximately 100 linear feet of 18-inch diameter and 3,200 linear feet of 21-inch diameter PVC gravity sewer, involving the installation/replacement of 16 manholes, a precast meter chamber, and associated sewer laterals. A voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The project is partially funded through a Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) loan and is subject to Davis-Bacon Wage Rate requirements. Bidders must provide bid security, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within 15 days of receiving the Notice of Award.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders can utilize the PennBid platform without initial costs, with a fee of 0.33% of the total work awarded, capped at $6,000, which will be assessed only to the project's awarded bidder. The project requires compliance with American Iron and Steel and Build America, Buy America provisions. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive project manual includes detailed specifications, contract documents, and technical requirements for potential bidders. The project involves complex infrastructure replacement along Commerce Street, requiring careful coordination with local utilities and adherence to Pennsylvania's Underground Utility Line Protection Act, with construction activities anticipated to begin in November 2025.