Dept of A&I Replacement of Bridge #172

Montgomery County Department of Assets and Infrastructure is soliciting bids for replacement of Bridge No. 172 (Swamp Pike) over Minister Creek in New Hanover Township, with proposals due October 1, 2026. Bidders must be PennDOT pre-qualified in applicable work classes — a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing bridge and construction of a metal arch culvert on reinforced concrete strip footings, maintaining horizontal alignment. The contractor must clear and grub the site, perform excavation, install reinforced concrete pipe and endwall components per PennDOT Publication 408 specifications, complete asphalt paving, and coordinate utility relocations with First Energy Corporation (electric), UGI Utilities (gas), and New Hanover Township (sewer and water). All work must commence within 14 calendar days of Notice-To-Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days.

Performance, payment, and labor and material bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum, issued by a U.S. Treasury-approved surety, are required. Commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, workers' compensation at Pennsylvania statutory rates, and naming Montgomery County as additional insured are mandatory. Prevailing wage applies. The contractor must comply with PennDOT Publication 213 traffic control standards and all erosion and sediment control requirements. Work is warranted against defects for one year from County acceptance.

Bidders must submit unit and total prices for each bid item. A pre-bid site visit is recommended. Liquidated damages apply for failure to meet the contract completion deadline, though excusable delays for acts of God, government action, or unforeseen circumstances beyond contractor control may warrant time extensions.