Gay Street CDBG Improvements

York Haven Borough, located in York County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for Gay Street CDBG Improvements, a community development infrastructure project funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The project scope encompasses comprehensive roadway improvements including excavation, fill and compaction, storm sewer adjustments, bituminous paving (Superpave base and wearing courses), concrete curb and sidewalk installation, and finish grading with seeding. Bidders must submit bids electronically via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by 10:00 AM on Friday, April 3, 2026, with public opening and electronic reading of bids occurring at the same time on the same date, and bid results will be available by end of business day. The contract time for project completion is ninety (90) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $250.00 per day for delays beyond this period. Each bidder must submit a bid bond from an acceptable surety or a certified check payable to York Haven Borough in the amount of 5% of the maximum bid, along with evidence of qualifications to perform the work within five days of the owner's request. Contracts will be awarded at a regularly scheduled meeting of York Haven Borough Council following bid evaluation. The project specifications, prepared by C.S. Davidson, Inc., include detailed construction drawings (six sheets) and comprehensive bidding documents incorporating prevailing wage requirements per the U.S. Labor Department's Wage Determination (Serial No. PA20260006, dated 01/02/2026).

This procurement is subject to multiple federal compliance requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage payments, Section 3 of the Housing Act of 1968, Executive Order 11246 regarding employment non-discrimination, and the Build America, Buy America Act mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States absent an approved waiver. Contractors must comply with Section 3 compliance certifications, non-collusion affidavits, obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and submit E-Verify employment verification forms. The project includes a Minority and Female-Owned Business (MBE/WBE) listing with seventeen certified vendors and identifies four Section 3 Business Concerns available for subcontracting; all contractors must demonstrate good-faith efforts to utilize MBE/WBE and Section 3 businesses for subcontracting labor and supplies. York Haven Borough reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids submitted, and may reduce project quantities or eliminate portions based on available funding. While no specific budget or award value range is disclosed in the procurement documents, the bid schedule comprises lump sum and unit price items for mobilization, site work, storm sewer, roadway construction, and trench restoration, allowing prospective bidders to structure their proposals accordingly.