North Bridge Street Mill and Overlay

The Borough of Marietta in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is requesting bids for a mill and overlay project on North Bridge Street, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. via the PennBid Program. The scope comprises approximately 3,008 square yards of 1-inch milling of the existing roadway and furnishing and placement of approximately 3,008 square yards of 1-inch bituminous wearing course overlay, designed to Superpave asphalt mixture specifications with PG64S-22 grade asphalt for traffic volumes under 0.3 million Equivalent Single Axle Loads.

Bidders must hold a minimum of five years documented experience in similar work, with each project exceeding $100,000. At least 50 percent of work must be performed by the prime bidder's own workforce; subcontracting is limited to 50 percent. Unit price bidding is required for both work items (milling and overlay placement). All materials and work must conform to the most recent edition of PennDOT Bulletin 15, Publications 242 and 408. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with the Public Works Employment Verification Act and utilize the federal E-Verify Program.

Bid security of 10 percent of the bid price is required as certified check, bank check, irrevocable letter of credit, or bid bond. Performance and payment bonds, each for 100 percent of the contract price, are mandatory. Substantial completion is required within 30 calendar days and final completion within 35 calendar days from contract commencement. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for missed deadlines. Retainage is 10 percent until 50 percent work completion, then reduced to 5 percent. Liquid Fuels funds will finance the project.

Questions are due September 14, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. through PennBid only. Site visits are the responsibility of prospective bidders; no formal bidders' conference is scheduled. Bids remain open for 60 days from opening, or 120 days if award is delayed by governmental approval, bond sale, or grant award. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities.