Fire Tower Parking Lot Retaining Wall

Haverford Township is soliciting sealed bids for the Fire Tower Parking Lot Retaining Wall project, with bids due July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via the PennBID Program and public bid opening at the Township Building.

The scope comprises demolition and removal of approximately 98 linear feet of existing stone retaining wall, construction of a precast modular block gravity retaining wall, and reconstruction of approximately 25 linear feet of existing stone retaining wall. An add-alternate item includes demolition and removal of approximately 54 linear feet of additional existing stone retaining wall. The project is located at the Haverford Township School District Bus Depot off Hilltop Road in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Work hours are restricted to 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday; Sunday work requires special permission. The contract duration is 45 calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for non-completion.

Bidders must submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a minimum of two similar projects exceeding $25,000 each within the past five years, with detailed project narratives and contact information. A bid guaranty of not less than 10 percent of the base bid, as certified check or surety bond, must accompany each bid. The successful contractor must furnish performance and labor/materials bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount and a maintenance bond equal to 25 percent of the contract price up to $200,000, plus 10 percent above that threshold. Comprehensive insurance is required, including Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability at $500,000 per injury, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Umbrella Liability at $1,000,000. Pennsylvania Department of Labor prevailing wage rates apply. The contractor is responsible for all permits, utilities location, surveying, water, electricity, sanitary facilities, dust control, and debris removal. Compliance with Act 127 of 2012 regarding Public Works Employment Verification is mandatory. Payment will be made monthly based on estimated quantities of completed work, with 10 percent retainage for contracts $50,000 or less, and 10 percent retainage until 50 percent completion, then 5 percent retainage until final payment for contracts exceeding $50,000.