Dam Renovations

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically involving Lancaster County and Lower Burrell City, is soliciting bids for a Dam Renovations project through a regular low bid procurement process. The project involves comprehensive dam rehabilitation, including concrete spillway replacement, embankment modifications, breach refill, roller-compacted concrete (RCC) embankment armoring, and outlet conduit extension. Schnabel Engineering, LLC is managing the contract document distribution, with plans available for a $50.00 deposit. Interested contractors must obtain a valid vendor number through the state supplier portal and attend a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2014, at 11:00 A.M. at the PA Fish and Boat Commission Maintenance Garage located at 499 Lakeview Drive, Lititz, PA. The official bid submission deadline is Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 2:00 P.M., with all technical questions to be directed to Greg Paxson or Lisa Ciampitti at (610) 696-6066.

The procurement requires strict compliance with the Public Works Employment Verification Act 127 of 2012, mandating contractors submit a Commonwealth Public Works Verification Form prior to contract award. The estimated project budget ranges from $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 for general construction services. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly stated, bidders must register through the state's official supplier portal and meet all regulatory compliance standards. The project appears to be a comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation effort focused on improving dam infrastructure and requires substantial engineering and construction expertise. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation, attend the pre-bid conference, and ensure they meet all technical and administrative requirements for submission.