I-80 Clinton Joints MM 185 to MM 194 Resurfacing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for resurfacing approximately 9.86 miles of Interstate 80 in Clinton County, with bids due October 22, 2026 and bid opening at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required.

The scope spans milepost 185 to 194 on I-80 and includes liquid asphalt patching (hot pour mastic), asphalt pavement milling, superpave asphalt mixture design for binder and wearing courses, polymer-modified emulsified micro surfacing applications, pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction. Bid items include Class 1 and 1A excavation, geotextile installation, approximately 6,308 tons of superpave asphalt mixtures, heavy-duty membranes (203,134 linear feet), micro surfacing (287,777 square yards), asphalt milling (24,842 square yards), and pavement markings totaling approximately 284,002 linear feet across multiple types and colors.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.5 million to $4,999,999.99, funded 100 percent by state funds. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 2, 2026, with required project completion by May 27, 2027. Base repairs and joint repairs must be completed by November 20, 2026. The project includes a lane rental fund of $160,000 allocated for construction-related lane closures on Interstate 80, with Road User Liquidated Damages assessed at $10,000 per day for failure to meet milestone dates or maintain traffic restrictions. Additional RULD provisions apply for incomplete micro surfacing work after May 24, 2027.

The contractor must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, worker protection and investment certifications, and erosion and sediment control measures. Contractors must provide advance notice of traffic restrictions at least four calendar days prior to implementation and coordinate with all utilities within project limits.