On Demand Bridge Repair Contract 2027-2028

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids on an on-demand bridge repair contract for the 2027-2028 period covering various structures on multiple routes in Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, Venango, and Warren Counties, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is a 100% state-funded project requiring contractor prequalification.

The scope encompasses on-demand repair of to-be-determined structures and includes specialized repair items such as concrete bridge deck repairs, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) repairs, dowel hole installation, polyester polymer concrete repairs, deteriorated concrete substructure repairs, stream diversion systems, emergency call-outs, maintenance and protection of traffic, and electronic ticketing systems for construction materials. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates, equal employment opportunity provisions, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act. All contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within 7 calendar days after bid opening and must not be listed on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Worker Protection and Labor Law Non-Compliance List. Environmental compliance requirements include erosion and sediment pollution control plans, post-construction stormwater management plans, and infiltration testing for stormwater control measures.

The estimated contract value ranges from $2.5 million to $4.999 million, with structure work representing 58% of total contract value. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 21, 2026, and project completion is required by December 31, 2028. Public bid opening will occur at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All addenda are posted electronically through the ECMS (Electronic Contract Management System). Inquiries should be directed to Contract Awards at 717-395-9754.