Gentex Site Improvements and Signal Project

Gentex Corporation is requesting sealed bids for site improvements and signal installation at its facility located at 324 North Main Street in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. via the PennBid program. No prevailing wage rates or MBE/WBE set-aside requirements apply.

The project scope includes driveway replacement, sidewalk construction, pedestrian crossing improvements, signal equipment installation, electrical service upgrades, concrete foundation work, radar detector installation, junction boxes, associated wiring and conduits, and traffic maintenance and protection. The work is located in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, on State Route 0171 and requires compliance with PennDOT standards and ADA accessibility guidelines. A key component is the installation of a two-sided Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system with ADA-compliant pedestrian push buttons, producing 70 to 80 yellow flashes per minute on a 25-second cycle per activation, conforming to Federal Highway Administration interim approval standards and SAE Standard J595. The contractor must locate underground utilities in advance, obtain all required local permits, and is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, temporary utilities, testing, transportation, and general overhead. Prior to placing signals into operation, the contractor must notify the District Traffic Engineer at least three days in advance and conduct a shop test with PennDOT representative participation.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10 percent of the total bid amount with a corporate surety authorized to do business in Pennsylvania. The successful contractor must furnish a performance bond of 100 percent of contract value, a labor and materials bond of 100 percent, and a maintenance bond of 25 percent up to $200,000 plus 10 percent above $200,000. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), automobile liability, and umbrella coverage of at least $1 million. Payment is made in partial draws with 10 percent retainage until 50 percent completion, then 5 percent retainage until final payment within 30 days of substantial completion. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Gentex reserves the right to withhold award for 60 days and may not accept bids withdrawn within 60 days of the closing time.