McClarren Farm Agricultural Best Management Practice Installation

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Decatur Township, Clearfield County
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Pennsylvania
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The Clearfield County Conservation District, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the State Conservation Commission, is procuring construction services for the McClarren Farm Agricultural Best Management Practice Installation project located in Decatur Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The project scope encompasses the installation of agricultural and soil best management practices at 172 McClarren Road, West Decatur, including a 72-foot by 40-foot mono-sloped roofed heavy use area pad, roofed manure storage facility, fencing systems (both electric 4-strand and exclusion varieties), waterlines, watering facilities, concrete work, excavation, drainage systems with outlet stabilization, stormwater infrastructure, erosion control measures, and associated site improvements. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications by submitting documentation of at least three similar Pennsylvania projects with at least one featuring USDA-NRCS agricultural BMP installation. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM on-site, with attendance and sign-in verification required for proposal eligibility; bids must be submitted electronically through PennBid by June 18, 2026. Work must commence by July 1, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 13, 2026, and final completion by November 25, 2026. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive bid packages including detailed pricing for all line items, a 5% bid bond, rate sheets, and certificates of insurance showing minimum coverage of $2 million in general liability, $1 million in automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the project owner, consultant, and property owner named as additional insureds.

This project is subject to Federal Prevailing Wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with contractors required to comply with applicable wage rates as documented in the General SAM Wage Rates for Clearfield County and submit weekly certified payroll forms (WH-347) to demonstrate compliance. The project does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The awarded contractor will be required to post performance and materials payment bonds and comply with all design specifications detailed in the 17-sheet Final Design Plan Set prepared by Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc., incorporating USDA-NRCS Field Office Technical Guide standards and International Building Code 2009 requirements. Monthly payments will be issued as a percentage of completion for each bid item, with the Clearfield County Conservation District withholding 15% of project grant funds pending final inspection and consultant certification of compliance with plans and NRCS standards; reimbursement typically requires 8–10 weeks, with contractor payment within 30 days of CCCD receipt of funding. Funding is fully secured through PADEP and State Conservation Commission grants, ensuring project financial viability. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the procurement documents.

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Project Summary Installation of agricultural and soil best management practices. The scope of the project includes the installation of fencing, waterline, roofed animal heavy use area, and roofed manure storage facility. PROJECT OWNER Clearfield County Conservation District (CCCD) 6395 Clearfield Woodland Highway, Suite 2 Clearfield, PA 16830 PROJECT CONSULTANT Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. (HRG) 220 West Kensinger Drive, Suite 100 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 BIDS DUE 6/18/2026 SITE MEETING A mandatory bidders' meeting will be held on site on 5/28/2026 at 9:30 AM Site Address:172 McClarren Rd, West Decatur, PA 16878 Geographic coordinates: 40.90837, -78.34409 Proposals will not be accepted from Bidders that don't attend the Site Meeting. Each Bidder must sign in at the Site Meeting to verify attendance. SITE PLANS Plans will be made available to bidders at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/ as well as the pre-bid meeting. INSURANCE The chosen contractor will provide a Certificate of Insurance showing a minimum of $2 million in general liability, $1 million in automobile liability, and workman's compensation insurance. CCCD, HRG, Quentin McClarren are to be named as additional insured. BONDING A 5% bid bond is required. The contractor awarded the bid will be required to post a performance and materials payment bond. FUNDING This project is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and the State Conservation Commission (SCC) and is subject to Prevailing Wage requirements. PROJECT TIMELINE Work must begin by 7/1/2026 Substantial completion of the project by 11/13/26 Final completion by 11/25/26. Location The project site is located in Decatur Township Clearfield County. Access to the site will be from the landowner's private drive at 172 McClarren Rd. West Decatur PA 16878. Geographic coordinates of project location: 40.90837, -78.34409 Project Management The property affected by the project is owned by Quentin McClarren. The project owner is Clearfield County Conservation District (CCCD) who funded the project with grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and State Conservation Commission. All funding is in place. The selected Contractor will enter a contract with CCCD. HRG is the CCCD's consultant for the project and is responsible for managing construction activities, project coordination, and approval of invoices for payment. Points of Clarification and Corrections Any questions or comments must be submitted by 6/11/2026 at noon to the Clearfield County Conservation District. Phone inquiries will not be accepted. Bonding A 5% bid bond is required. A certified check is acceptable. The chosen Contractor will provide the CCCD with a Performance and Materials Payment Bond. The Contractor is responsible for securing all road bonds necessary to complete the project. Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract Bids will be evaluated based on bid price, qualifications and experience, attendance at the pre-bid meeting, and bid completeness. A complete bid includes: a complete detailed bid form, statement of qualifications, 5% bid bond, and rate sheet. The CCCD reserves the right to reject any or all bids including nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, incomplete, or conditional bids. CCCD will make the project award to the Contractor deemed lowest responsible bidder based on the evaluation criteria above. Bidder Qualifications: Attach a one-page description of prior experience on at least three similar projects in Pennsylvania. At least one project should include installation of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) that meet USDA-NRCS PA Tech Guide Standards and Specifications. Include project name, client name and contact information, project location, date of completion and description. Project Schedule The Project may be started as soon as contracts are signed. Work must begin by 7/1/2025. Substantial completion is 11/13/2026. Date of final completion is 11/25/26. Prevailing Wage This project is funded by PADEP and SCC and is subject to Prevailing Wage regulations. The project is registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. A Wage Determination Schedule is included in the Bid Documents and Construction Contract. The chosen Contractor will submit Weekly Wage reports to CCCD that document compliance with Prevailing Wage rules. The CCCD will not award a contract to a Bidder that has been debarred by the PA Dept. of Labor and Industry for noncompliance with the PA Prevailing Wage Act.

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