Guide Rail Repair - Various Routes

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 05 is soliciting bids for repair and replacement of accident-damaged guide rail, metal median barriers, end treatments, and right-of-way fencing on various state routes in Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties, with bids due May 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Bidder prequalification is required. The contract is 100 percent state-funded (non-federal) and carries diverse business requirements under DSP4 for non-federally funded projects, along with prevailing wage and worker protection specifications.

The scope encompasses guide rail elements, terminal sections, impact attenuating devices, delineators, concrete barrier repairs, and high-tension cable median barrier systems across multiple item categories with quantities ranging from 3 to 60,000 units depending on the specific item. Mobilization costs are structured as separate line items categorized by priority level (Low, Medium, High, and Emergency), with liquidated damages for mobilization response ranging from $350 to $900 per day by priority level. Contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days after bid opening.

The estimated contract value is $1 million to $2.499 million. Pricing will be based on unit prices for individual contract items. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is July 2, 2026, with required completion by July 1, 2028. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The contract is posted in the ECMS system, and all addenda will be electronically distributed. Specialized training requirements for guide rail installers, erosion and sediment control provisions, right-to-know law compliance, and detailed temporary traffic control measures apply.