Luzerne County Resurfacing 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on the resurfacing of approximately 4.87 miles of existing roadway across various routes in Luzerne County under Project 124177, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Prequalification is required; no pre-bid meeting is specified. The project is 100% state-funded and carries prevailing wage requirements, Diverse Business (DB) participation requirements, Buy America provisions, and prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.

The scope includes asphalt wearing course (6,411 tons, SRL-H) and scratch course (2,580 tons) placement; milling at 2-inch depth (89,331 square yards); tack coat (182,036 square yards); line painting; base repair; shoulder backup; guide rail removal (5,075 linear feet) and replacement; and drainage work on SR 2019. All work occurs within existing roadway limits. Maintenance and protection of traffic consists of short-term traffic control patterns compliant with MUTCD guidelines and PennDOT specifications. Construction must begin by September 28, 2026 and complete by November 26, 2027.

The estimated contract value falls in the $1 million to $2.5 million range. Final payment requires certified payroll records, DBE/DB payment documentation, material certifications, as-built drawings, post-construction stormwater management documentation, and asphalt pavement ride quality evaluation with incentive and disincentive provisions. Bid opening occurs at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All addenda post electronically through ECMS.