I-180 East and West over Loyalsock Creek Bridge Preservation

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids on bridge preservation work on State Route 180, Section 169 over Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County, with bids due May 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is federal and requires prequalification; no DBE set-aside applies.

The scope spans approximately 1.1 miles in Loyalsock Township and includes preservation of eastbound and westbound bridge structures with scarification, polyester polymer concrete overlay placement (8,410 square yards), neoprene strip seal gland replacement (402 linear feet), pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction. Structure work comprises 89 percent of the total contract value. Heavy construction wage rates apply to actual bridge items; highway construction wage rates apply to other work. The contract is subject to Buy America provisions, Build America Buy America Act compliance, and prevailing wage requirements.

The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to $2.499 million. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is June 22, 2026, with required completion by November 23, 2026. Construction cannot begin before July 6, 2026. A preconstruction bat assessment is required between May 15 and August 15. Continuous 24-hour construction operations are mandated on weekends from Friday 7:00 p.m. to Monday 6:00 a.m. Road User Liquidated Damages will be assessed for schedule delays on hourly rates outlined in special provisions, with separate tables for eastbound and westbound restrictions.

Bid opening is at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg. A preconstruction conference will be required post-award; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The contractor must submit electronic material certifications through ECMS and comply with Pennsylvania's Worker Protection and Investment requirements.