Gravel Ridge Road Sewer Extension Project

Middle Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed unit-price bids for the Gravel Ridge Road Sewer Extension Project, Contract No. 2026-01, with bids due 10:00 a.m. on December 17, 2026 through the PennBid Program.

The work extends a low-pressure force main sewer for approximately 960 linear feet, installed by horizontal directional drilling over 893 linear feet and trenching over 70 linear feet. Scope includes furnishing and installing 2-inch DR-11 HDPE pipe, curb stops, inline cleanouts, connections to existing infrastructure, air release manholes, signage, and pavement restoration with seeding and revegetation. Gilmore & Associates, Inc. serves as Engineer. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act 422), the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act (Act 127 of 2012), and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. A separate 21MB plan set accompanies the project manual.

Estimated quantities are provided for bid comparison only and are not guaranteed, and the work is subject to available grant funding. The project is financed in part by a Commonwealth Financing Authority Local Share Account Grant Agreement. Bid security equals 10% of the maximum bid price, submitted as a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. The successful bidder must execute the Agreement and furnish performance and payment bonds, each at 100% of the total contract price, within 15 days of award notification. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days after the contract commencement date, with final completion and readiness for payment within 150 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for missed completion. The owner is exempt from Pennsylvania sales and use taxes on materials and equipment incorporated into the work.

The Township Board of Supervisors will discuss and consider award at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 17, 2026. The opportunity was posted November 10, 2026.