Monroe Acres Park Improvements MNTWP23001 - 2026-01

Monroe Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is soliciting sealed bids for comprehensive improvements to Monroe Acres Park through a lump sum contract with unit price options. The project scope encompasses stormwater system upgrades, new lighting and landscaping, walking paths, athletic courts and fields, enhanced playground equipment, and new public bathroom facilities. Qualified contractors must demonstrate prior experience with similar projects representing at least 75% of the bid amount within the past five years and maintain liquid assets equal to 15% of the first $100,000 of the bid plus 10% of the next $900,000 plus 5% of the remainder. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Monroe Township offices located at 1220 Boiling Springs Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, with sealed bids due on June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM. All work must be completed within 150 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per calendar day for schedule failures. The three lowest bidders must submit original documentation within three business days of bid opening, with supporting materials due by June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements and provide performance bonds (100% of contract value), labor and materials bonds (100% of contract value), and a maintenance bond (25% of contract value up to $200,000, plus 10% above $200,000).

The contract requires a 10% bid security in the form of a certified check or bond, with retention of 10% on contracts under $50,000 and 5-10% on larger contracts. The project is funded in part by a $300,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, with the grant activity period running from December 18, 2025, through June 30, 2028. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified for this new project. The contract award value is anticipated to be determined through the competitive sealed bid process, with the $300,000 Commonwealth grant providing partial project funding and serving as a baseline for anticipated contract scope and costs.