Human Services Building Culvert Replacement

Adams County Board of Commissioners in Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of a culvert carrying the access drive to the Adams County Human Services Building located at 525 Boyds School Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Sealed bids will be received online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with public opening and electronic reading of bids occurring at the same time on that date. The project scope includes removal of the existing culvert structure, excavation, installation of concrete headwalls, replacement piping, backfill operations, and pavement restoration to restore full functionality of the access drive. Bidders must submit a bid bond from acceptable surety or a certified check made payable to Adams County Board of Commissioners in an amount equal to 10% of the maximum bid, and must provide evidence of qualifications to perform the work within five days of Owner request, including demonstration of authority to conduct business in Pennsylvania. The contract specifies a completion timeline of thirty calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per day for each day of delay beyond the deadline. Questions regarding contract documents must be submitted via the PennBid Messages/Public Q&A feature at least five days prior to bid opening (by February 27, 2026) to receive formal written responses. Evaluation will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the Owner reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or negotiate terms as needed.

This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act No. 442, P.L. 987) as amended, with Prevailing Wage Determination Number 26-00226 dated January 9, 2026 applicable to all work performed. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with the Federal E-Verify Program for public works projects with contracts of $25,000 or greater, requiring submission of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Form with the bid. Bidders must also comply with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations addressing environmental pollution prevention and preservation of public and natural resources pursuant to PA Act No. 1972-247. No pre-bid conference has been scheduled for this project. Bidding documents are available at no cost through the PennBid website, and required forms include the Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder, and Public Works Employment Verification Form. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the procurement documents.