Cottman Ave: Castor to US 1 (City of Philadelphia Bid No. 3993) Design-Build ADA Ramps

The City of Philadelphia, through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is soliciting design-build bids for streetscape and safety improvements along Cottman Avenue (State Route 73) between Castor Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, with bids due December 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a federally funded project on the National Highway System; prequalification is required, and a 0% DBE participation goal applies.

The scope spans approximately 4,000 linear feet (Station 12+25.00 to Station 52+50.00) and includes new highway and pedestrian lighting, a signalized mid-block pedestrian crossing, upgraded traffic signals, raised center medians, ADA curb ramps, sidewalk bumpouts, street trees, and green stormwater infrastructure facilities. The design-build contract encompasses excavation, asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks and curbs, traffic signal equipment, lighting infrastructure, water utility work, and ADA ramp design and construction. Work must comply with applicable federal provisions including FAR clauses, Buy America and Build America Act requirements, and Executive Order 11246 wage rates.

The estimated project cost range is $15 million to $19.999 million. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is March 1, 2027, with required completion by May 20, 2029. The public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg; advance coordination is required through the PennDOT Contract Awards office at 717-395-9754. All addenda will be electronically posted through ECMS. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The project involves special provisions addressing asphalt mixture design, erosion and sediment control, infiltration testing, traffic management, utility coordination, and material certification.