Linden Street Two-Way Conversion

The City of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is soliciting bids on the conversion of Linden Street from one-way southbound to two-way operation including milling and overlay, signing, pavement marking, traffic signal modifications, and miscellaneous construction, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is federally funded and subject to Buy America and Build America provisions, prevailing wage requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity coverage for Northampton County. Bidder prequalification is required; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

The project spans from approximately Church Street to approximately Fairview Street on State Route 0000, Section LSC. Work includes 17,513 square yards of asphalt wearing course, 1,195 linear feet of concrete curb, 671 square yards of concrete sidewalk, traffic signal support and equipment modifications, over 15,000 linear feet of pavement markings, and erosion and sediment control with post-construction stormwater management infiltration testing. Road User Liquidated Damages of $3,600 per day apply if Linden Street is not open to unrestricted two-way traffic by August 6, 2027.

The estimated project cost range is $1,000,000 to $2,499,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 21, 2026, with required completion by September 15, 2027. The City of Bethlehem will execute the contract and make all payments. Contractors must submit Worker Protection and Investment Certification forms within seven calendar days of bid opening and comply with all applicable Pennsylvania labor and workforce safety laws. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $2,000,000 general aggregate, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and excess or umbrella coverage of $2,000,000. Questions are due prior to bid opening on October 22.