Foster Township, Centre Street (SR 0940) Streetscape Improvements (0326-609022. 20)

Foster Township (Luzerne County, Pennsylvania) is soliciting bids for Centre Street (SR 0940) streetscape improvements comprising paving, sidewalks, and curb work, with bids due September 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. via the PennBid Program. The contractor must be a PennDOT-prequalified prime paving contractor — the controlling capability filter. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage requirements and the Public Works Employment Verification Act apply.

Scope includes bituminous paving, cement concrete sidewalks (4-inch depth), PLCC curbs with 6-inch reveal, driveway aprons (6-inch depth), erosion and sedimentation controls, and topsoil and seeding on both the west and east sides of Centre Street. The project covers approximately 450 feet of roadway within a 50-foot PennDOT right-of-way, featuring a 35-foot pavement width with 3-foot shoulders and 5-foot sidewalks. A base bid addresses the west side; Alternate Bid No. 1 covers the east side, which includes removal of one large tree and all associated shrubs and roots. Work must be completed by November 30, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no traffic restrictions permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Bidders must submit a 10 percent bid bond or certified check as proposal security. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 15 days of award. General liability insurance must be at least $250,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Foster Township and Benesch named as additional insureds. Questions are due August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. through PennBid. Four contractors bid on the project: Don E. Bower, Inc. ($174,017.57); M & J Excavation Inc ($288,250.00); Multiscape, Inc. ($338,450.00); and Robert C. Young, Inc. ($309,740.00). Addendum No. 2 (September 2, 2026) reversed the Base Bid and Alternate categories; bidders must use the revised Bid Table. The Township reserves the right to hold bids for 60 days after opening and to delay award up to 120 days pending approvals.