I-78 Weigh Station Construction

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for new construction of a weigh station along the westbound lanes of Interstate 78 in Upper Tulpehocken Township, Berks County, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is required for all bidders. This is a federally funded project on the National Highway System subject to Buy America restrictions and Executive Order 11246 wage rate requirements.

The scope encompasses widening approximately 1.56 miles of westbound travel lanes between Exit 19 and Exit 23, constructing on and off ramps for the weigh station, building the weigh station facility, and performing miscellaneous construction including clearing and grubbing, excavation and backfill, geotextile installation, asphalt and concrete pavement work, drainage structures and pipes, erosion and sediment control, pavement markings, signage, traffic control, seeding and landscaping, vehicular gates, trash racks, and solar-powered warning devices. Work is governed by 11 addenda addressing material control, legal relations, erosion and sediment pollution control, payment procedures, asphalt and concrete pavement evaluation, aggregate specifications, and designated special provisions, all posted electronically through the Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS).

The estimated project cost is between $5 million and $7.499 million. Structure work comprises 2.0% of the project value. No DBE set-aside percentage is specified. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 2, 2026, with required completion by November 8, 2027. The public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.