Meredith Court Project

The Borough of Modena in Chester County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids from qualified demolition contractors for the Meredith Court Project, a federally and state-funded flood mitigation initiative. The project encompasses the complete demolition of ten existing townhomes located at 2-20 Meredith Court in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, including structural demolition, foundation removal, site improvements demolition, utility disconnection and capping, hazardous materials abatement coordination, erosion and sediment control installation, tree protection, and final site restoration to suitable conditions for future development. Bidders must demonstrate experience with demolition work including lead-based paint and asbestos abatement coordination, comprehensive insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, and Pollution Liability), and compliance with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements. The contractor must complete the work within 60 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per day assessed for delays. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the project site; prospective bidders may submit questions through the PennBid portal through May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM; electronic bids must be submitted through PennBid (www.pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by 5:00 PM EST on June 5, 2026; and the Borough Council will award the contract at a public meeting on June 15, 2026. All bids must be accompanied by a 10 percent bid guarantee in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, treasurer's check, or bid bond from a surety licensed in Pennsylvania, with the successful bidder required to execute the contract within ten calendar days of notification and furnish performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100 percent of the total contract price.

The procurement contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses based on the available documentation. All work must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage standards as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and the contractor must maintain NFIP compliance and adhere to environmental and historical preservation laws as required by the Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program. No incumbent vendor or current contractor is identified in the bid documents. The project is funded through a $3,418,875 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), comprising an 81 percent federal share ($2,763,209) and a 19 percent state share ($655,666) with no local matching requirement. The project budget allocates $1,000,000 specifically for demolition activities, with the overall project encompassing an estimated 36-month duration from initial funding through final closeout scheduled for August 10, 2026. The successful contractor will work under the AIA Form A105-2017 Standard Short Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor and coordinate with the Construction Manager and Architect throughout execution and closeout utilizing web-based project management software.