PA 272 NB Resurfacing

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids on pavement preservation projects SR 272-052 and SR 272-053 in Lancaster County—two resurfacing contracts totaling 6.5 miles of State Route 272 in Pequea and West Lampeter Townships—with bids due September 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is required; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

SR 272-052 (northbound, 3.21 miles) runs from Pequea Creek northerly to SR 741 (Long Lane). SR 272-053 (southbound, 3.29 miles) covers the same corridor. Both projects include asphalt milling and overlay placement (181,730 square yards wearing course, 15,704 tons binder course), guide rail installation and removal (20,913 linear feet), pavement markings (approximately 177,000 linear feet), drainage modifications, sidewalk construction, and traffic control. The scope encompasses comprehensive construction safety, erosion and sediment control, and pavement quality assurance with ride-quality incentive payments tied to International Roughness Index measurements.

The estimated contract value ranges from $5 million to $7.5 million. The project is funded entirely with state funds (non-federal). Prevailing wage rates apply to all work. Contractors must comply with PennDOT's Diverse Business requirements and Right-to-Know Law provisions. Build America Buy America Act requirements apply to any federally allocated components.

The anticipated Notice to Proceed is October 19, 2026, with required project completion by August 7, 2028. Electronic submission of all documentation through PennDOT's Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) and Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS) is mandatory. The contract incorporates PennDOT standard specifications with multiple addendum provisions addressing specification changes, design modifications, and quality assurance testing protocols.