Lincoln Street Water System Improvements - DUNCB25001 - 2026-01

Duncannon Borough is requesting sealed bids for water main replacement under Lincoln Street and 2nd Alley from Cherry Street to North High Street in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a pre-bid meeting on October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Borough office (428 North High Street, Duncannon, PA 17020). Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates apply.

The scope includes excavation for test pits and rock removal, installation and connection of a proposed 6-inch ductile iron water main to the existing water system, installation of 4-inch and 6-inch gate valves, valve boxes, ductile iron fittings, and fire hydrant connections, installation of copper service lines, two ADA ramps, bituminous paving, and final restoration of all disturbed areas. The contract completion period is 120 consecutive calendar days, with liquidated damages set at $200 per calendar day for failure to meet the deadline.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to not less than 10% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, a separate labor and materials bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, and a maintenance bond equal to 25% of the total contract price up to $200,000 plus 10% above $200,000. The contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Umbrella Liability ($1,000,000 minimum).

The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder based on the Base Bid or any combination of the Base Bid and selected alternates within 60 days of bid opening. The three lowest-cost bidders must submit original bid documents within three business days to Pennoni Associates, Inc., with supporting documentation due by November 6 at 10:00 a.m. Bid documents are available through PennBid at www.pennbid.net. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the scheduled closing time.