Guiderail Repair 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 11 is soliciting bids for repair and replacement of damaged panel guiderail, cable guide fence, median barrier, railings, right-of-way fence, and miscellaneous construction at various locations throughout Allegheny, Beaver, and Lawrence Counties, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. This is a 100% state-funded, non-federal project requiring contractor prequalification and prevailing wage compliance under Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act.

The scope includes over 100 line items spanning approximately 16,000 linear feet of Type 2 and Type 31 guiderail, terminal sections, mounting plates, bridge rail components, protective fencing, gate components, and end treatment repairs. Quantities range from 1 to 20,000 units across multiple item categories. Trained guide rail installers holding valid training certificates from either PennDOT's Guide Rail Installation Course or the ATSSA Guardrail Installation Training course must oversee work at each location. Contractors must comply with Allegheny County Health Department air pollution control regulations, equal employment opportunity provisions with systematic recruitment through minority organizations and publications, and material certification, erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management, and infiltration testing specifications.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.5 million to $4.999 million. The contract includes a Notice to Proceed anticipated for December 21, 2026, with a required completion date of December 1, 2028. Contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days after bid opening.