LVRT Phase 9 Stone Masonry Arch Repairs

Lebanon County Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for rehabilitation of an existing stone masonry arch culvert carrying the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail over an unnamed tributary to Swatara Creek in Swatara Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the PennBid system.

The scope includes repair of missing stones in the arch, backfilling of a sinkhole adjacent to the trail, repointing of the arch barrel along its entire length, and potential resetting of wingwall stones. Base bid line items include structure backfill (17 cubic yards), mobilization (lump sum), topsoil furnished and placed (3 cubic yards), seeding and soil supplements (1 pound), temporary erosion control product (14 square yards), selective tree removal (1 each), and stone arch hole repair (lump sum). An alternate item for pressure mortar pointing of 4,500 linear feet is available for sponsor selection.

Construction is anticipated to begin on or about July 20, 2026 and must be completed by September 18, 2026. The project is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements. The successful contractor must execute performance, payment, and maintenance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, with the maintenance bond remaining in effect for two years following final acceptance. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, along with automobile liability, umbrella coverage, workers' compensation, employer's liability, and pollution liability insurance. Liquidated damages are $975 per calendar day for failure to complete within the specified timeframe.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than 10 percent of the bid total, payable to Lebanon County Commissioners. Questions are due seven calendar days prior to bid opening. Bids remain valid for 60 days from opening, or up to 120 days if award is delayed due to required governmental approvals or grant awards. The project is governed by PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications (2026 Initial Edition) and includes compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, including erosion and sediment pollution control requirements and Pennsylvania Act 287 utility notification requirements. No pre-bid conference will be held; bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site.