Lehigh Parkway Staircase WPA Repair Phase 4

The City of Allentown is soliciting sealed bids under Invitation to Bid 2026-45 for masonry repair and preservation of a WPA staircase and landings at Lehigh Parkway along Park Drive for the Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation. The public opening was October 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM, so the bid window closed before November 9, 2026. Bids over $40,000 require a completed MBE/WBE subcontractor solicitation and commitment form, and omitting it results in rejection as non-responsive. Resident businesses receive a five percent bidding preference, not to exceed $2,500, and Identified Business Enterprise (IBE) preference considerations apply where applicable.

The base bid covers six unit-priced line items measured in square feet: stone masonry rake and repoint with 100% vegetation removal on stairs and walls, replacement of broken stones as required, reconstruction of select stair treads and landings, reconstruction of flagstone pavers at the top landing, replacement of pavers as necessary, and general stone cleaning with iron stain removal poultice treatments. Alternative Bid #1 covers reconstruction of Flight 4 North. Alternative Bid #2 covers stone cleaning and poultice treatment on previously reconstructed walls. The City reserves the right to reject any bidder found not properly qualified or responsible, and bidders must submit a qualification statement covering years in business, contract performance, bonding, and banking references. Bidders must register with PennBid to access documents and must submit all bids online through PennBid with a scanned bid bond, the proposal page, and other required forms. Additional forms include resident preference, IBE, political contribution disclosure, Public Works Employment Verification confirming E-Verify compliance, and a W-9.

Questions were due October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM through PennBid's "Ask a Question" feature. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 1602 Park Drive, Allentown, PA 18103.