District 5 I-78 Warning Gates

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, District 5, is requesting bids for repair and maintenance of warning gates on Interstate 78 in Berks and Lehigh Counties, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The scope encompasses eight gate locations across multiple state routes (SR 4011, SR 61, 4th Street, SR 143, SR 737, SR 863, and SR 100) spanning from Shartlesville to Fogelsville/Trexlertown, with specific maintenance items including battery replacements, flasher replacements, sign repairs, and solar panel repairs detailed for each location per Attachment A and the gate location blueprint. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) certifying compliance with state labor and workplace safety laws, and must complete a Domestic Workforce Utilization Certification Form certifying the percentage of direct labor performed domestically or within WTO Government Procurement Agreement member countries. Contractors valued at $1,000,000 or more must also complete the Iran Free Procurement Certification Form.

The initial contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewals at the Commonwealth's option, subject to mutual written notice at least 90 days prior to expiration. The Commonwealth reserves the right to extend any single term for up to three additional months. A Material Contingency allotment of $5,000 per year per gate location is available for non-scheduled items invoiced at supplier cost plus 15%; items exceeding $200 require County approval prior to purchase. Contractors must respond to service requests within 48 hours of Department notification and maintain sufficient personnel and equipment to provide traffic protection for a minimum of two separate work areas simultaneously if required. Work must comply with PennDOT Specifications Publication 408, Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines Publication 213, Official Traffic Control Devices Publication 212, the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices (MUTCD), and Pub 234 Flaggers' Handbook. On-site reviews are encouraged. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through electronic submission via the Commonwealth's SRM system. Bid opening is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on October 29, 2026, at the Department of Transportation Maintenance Department in Allentown.