Jacksonville Park Upgrades - Basketball & Pickleball Courts Project

East Allen Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed proposals for the Jacksonville Park Upgrades – Basketball & Pickleball Courts Project through the PennBid program. The project encompasses the construction and installation of a basketball court with adjustable-height goal systems, a pickleball court with official net systems, chain-link fencing (8-foot and 10-foot heights), pedestrian walkways, an aggregate-surfaced trail, and associated site improvements including grading, drainage, and landscaping restoration at Jacksonville Park. Bidders must submit all items listed on the bid form, accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or other acceptable security equal to 10 percent of the total base bid. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a permanent business location, adequate equipment, suitable financial status, and experience on similar projects, with authorization to conduct business in Pennsylvania. The project is anticipated to commence on or before March 31, 2025, with substantial completion required by July 28, 2025 (120 days) and final completion by August 27, 2025 (150 days). Sealed proposals will be received online via PennBid until 1:00 p.m. prevailing time on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with final questions due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, and public opening of proposals at the Township Engineer's Office, Hanover Engineering Associates, Inc., 252 Brodhead Road, Suite 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017-8944. Bids remain effective for 60 calendar days from the opening date and cannot be withdrawn during this period.

This project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, requiring all workers to receive minimum prevailing wage compensation as determined by the Secretary of Labor and Industry, as well as federal OSHA requirements and Pennsylvania Acts 287, 172, 38, and 187 regarding utility line protection and public works compliance. Contractors must furnish performance bonds and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $2,000,000 general aggregate, and pollution liability insurance. An 18-month maintenance bond equal to the final adjusted contract sum is required at project completion. The contract is structured on a unit price basis with estimated quantities provided for comparison purposes only, with final payment determined by actual quantities incorporated into the work. Prior to construction, contractors must consult with utility companies to address any conflicts related to existing utility locations. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the solicitation documents; bidders should review the complete bidding documents available on the PennBid website at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com for detailed specifications, drawings, and pricing requirements.