Little Licking Creek Bridge #1 Replacement

PennDOT is soliciting bids for the replacement of a single-span concrete t-beam bridge carrying State Route 68 over Little Licking Creek in Sligo Borough, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, with bids due June 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required. This is a federally-funded project subject to FHWA requirements, including Buy America provisions and prevailing wage rates; DBE participation goal is 0%.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of the existing bridge with a new precast concrete box culvert, ADA-compliant curb installation, clearing and grubbing, excavation, drainage improvements, asphalt paving, concrete work, traffic control, utility relocations, erosion control measures, and pavement ride quality evaluations. The project spans from approximately the intersection of Colerain Street (segment 0360, offset 0530) to approximately the intersection of Sheman Street (segment 0350, offset 0793) on State Route 68, Section 362.

The estimated contract value falls within the $1,000,000 to $2,499,999.99 range, with structure work representing 38% of total contract value. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated July 20, 2026, with required completion by October 21, 2027. All specifications exceed 75 pages of line items and are included in the bid package.

Contractors must comply with FHWA standards, Buy America Act manufacturing requirements, Executive Order 11246 equal employment opportunity standards, Pennsylvania prevailing wage laws, and Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law provisions. Material certifications must be submitted electronically via DocuSign PDF forms. Evidence of compliance with Pennsylvania prevailing wage, unemployment compensation, and worker's compensation laws is due within seven days of bid opening. All addenda are posted electronically through PennDOT's Electronic Construction Management System.