Pedestrian Safety Improvements

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), on behalf of Lower Allen Township, is soliciting bids for pedestrian safety improvements at two intersections on State Route 2014 and State Route 2021 in Cumberland County, with bids due June 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification of bidders is required.

The scope includes ADA-compliant ramp installation, painted crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signs, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons with accessible pedestrian signals, clearing and grubbing, excavation, asphalt paving, concrete curbs and sidewalks, detectable warning surfaces, traffic signal installation and modifications, pavement markings, and miscellaneous construction across approximately 80 line items at two locations: State Route 2014, Section 024 (126.72 linear feet) and State Route 2021, Section 024 (89.76 linear feet).

The project cost range is $200,000 to $499,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 14, 2026, with required project completion by May 13, 2027. No DBE set-aside percentage is established. Wage rates apply to this federally-funded project. The work is subject to Build America, Buy America Act provisions, Executive Order 11246, DBE requirements, environmental resource avoidance measures (tree trimming prohibited May 15 to August 15, Wass Park use restricted), erosion and sediment pollution control compliance, and Worker Protection and Investment certification requirements. Materials must be certified through ECMS using DocuSign PDF forms. The project includes Post Construction Stormwater Management plans, NPDES permits compliance, pavement ride quality evaluations with incentive payments, and electronic ticketing for construction concrete. Lower Allen Township will receive federal and state reimbursement from PennDOT following FHWA reimbursement approval and must pay the contractor within 10 calendar days of the Department's payment. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. All addenda are posted electronically. Bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.