Construction of a Parking Lot at 407-413 Ridge Avenue

Allentown Parking Authority solicited sealed bids for construction of a surface parking lot at 407-413 Ridge Avenue in Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, with bids due April 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via PennBid. The solicitation carries no set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement, and the award goes to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all qualification requirements.

The scope covers site preparation and removal of existing materials, a compacted aggregate subbase of at least 6 inches, asphalt binder and wearing courses, concrete curbs and sidewalks, landscape beds with trees and shrubs, erosion and sedimentation controls, parking lot lighting, pavement markings, and wheel stops. Paving must be performed by PennDOT-certified installers using PennDOT-approved asphalt plants and stone quarries, and slag-based materials are prohibited. Prevailing wage rates set by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry apply to all workers. The contractor bears costs for permits, utility coordination, environmental compliance, erosion control maintenance, and final site restoration.

Bid security is 10% of the bid amount, by certified check or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each equal to 100% of the contract price, plus a maintenance bond equal to 15% of the contract price for two years. Insurance requirements include $1 million general liability, statutory workers' compensation, and builder's risk coverage. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for missing the 90-day completion period and $500 per working day for inspection services beyond that date. Payment is due within 30 days of approved completion, with 10% retainage held until final acceptance. The contract value is not stated in the source.

Questions were due April 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m., with responses issued by April 22, 2026. The contractor must execute the contract within ten business days of notice of award and begin work within 90 consecutive calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.