Delaware Ave Signal Improvements

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids on traffic signal upgrades and miscellaneous construction along State Route 2002, Section 04S, in Palmerton Borough, Carbon County, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is required. The project is federally funded and subject to Build America Buy America Act compliance, federal prevailing wage rates, and 0% DBE requirements.

The scope spans approximately 1,484 linear feet from the Mauch Chunk/State Road intersection to the Fifth Street intersection and includes installation of 9 traffic signal supports (12 to 40 feet), 18 vehicular signal heads, 10 LED countdown pedestrian signal heads, video detection systems, accessible pedestrian signals, optical preemption systems, and approximately 8,315 linear feet of signal cable. Work also encompasses cement concrete pavement, asphalt paving, utility test holes, inlet boxes, curbing, sidewalk construction, and drainage improvements. The bid package contains over 100 line items with detailed specifications.

The estimated contract value is between $500,000 and $999,999.99. Unforeseen repair and disposal allowances total $98,000, covering roadway repairs ($13,000), drainage repairs ($38,000), hazardous waste removal ($20,000), and residual/nonhazardous waste removal ($12,000). The Notice to Proceed is anticipated for September 28, 2026, with required completion by November 1, 2027. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. Contractors must comply with NPDES permits, Environmental and Sediment Control requirements, material certification through ECMS (Electronic Contract Management System), Buy America provisions limiting foreign steel and manufactured products, and restrictions on unmanned aircraft systems from American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities.