Mineral Hill Park Trail Improvements

The County of Delaware, Pennsylvania, through its Department of Public Works, is soliciting sealed bids for the Mineral Hill Park Trail Improvements (eDPW-111826), with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on November 4, 2026 and bids due November 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The County awards preference to Delaware County-based bidders in case of ties with equally qualified out-of-county bidders, and bids are submitted through PennBid.

The project improves an 833-linear-foot earth hiking trail in Mineral Hill Park, Media, Pennsylvania. Work includes widening and restoring 525 linear feet of existing trail, building 308 linear feet of new trail, and installing a stone aggregate overlook, stone bench seating, seasonally wet trail crossings, stone steps, safety railing, interpretive and wayfinding signage, and a kiosk. Scope also covers clearing fallen and hazard trees, seeding and erosion control, and closing trails that extend off property. The project is classified as Highway work and funded through state and local sources.

Bidders must provide a certified check or bid bond of at least 10 percent of the bid amount and complete the AIA Document A305-2020 Contractor's Qualification Statement. Written statements describing the bidder's Apprentice Training Program and Affirmative Action Program are required. The County's diversity goals require contractors to make good faith efforts to achieve 10 percent local worker participation, 10 percent minority and female craftsperson participation, and utilization of veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises. Work is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act rates of $28.35 to $81.99 per hour, depending on trade and effective date. Bidders must comply with the Public Works Employment Verification Act through E-Verify and disclose political contributions made within the past 24 months.

Contract award is scheduled for December 8, 2026. Work must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed, with final stabilization and plantings established by the earliest feasible date in Spring 2027. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.