D12 Substructure Preservation Project

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids on the D12 Substructure Preservation Project for bridge preservation and structural repairs at eight locations including State Route 0119, Section 23M in North Union Township, Fayette County, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is required for all bidders.

The scope encompasses epoxy overlay, expansion seal replacement, concrete repairs, diaphragm repairs, class A repairs, guide rail removal and installation, concrete barrier work, reinforcement bars, protective coatings, inlet grates, and precompressed joint sealing materials to extend the life of structures. Structure work represents 82 percent of the contract value. Bidders must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days after bid opening. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act compliance applies; contractors must maintain certified payroll records for Department audit. Build America, Buy America Act provisions limit foreign steel and manufactured products. Reciprocal limitations provisions affect bidders from Arizona, Montana, and Wyoming. Material certifications must be submitted electronically using DocuSign PDF forms, with Bulletin 15 materials requiring Form CS-4171(DS) documentation.

The estimated contract value ranges from $2.5 million to $5 million. The project is 100 percent state-funded (non-federal). The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 14, 2026, with required completion by November 1, 2027. The contract is processed through Pennsylvania's electronic contracting system (ECMS) with zero addenda as of the proposal report date. Applicable Designated Special Provisions cover diverse business requirements, worker protection and investment certification, right-to-know law provisions, and erosion and sediment control.