1ST and walnut streets water main replacement project

The South Middleton Township Municipal Authority (SMTMA) is seeking bids for a comprehensive pump station replacement project located in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The procurement involves three distinct contracts: Contract 1 for Force Main, Contract 2 for General Construction Pump Station, and Contract 3 for Electrical Construction. The project requires complete replacement of an existing pump station, including installation of two new submersible wastewater pumps, controls, a grinder pit, valve vault, flowmeter, associated piping, valves, and electrical infrastructure. Sealed bids will be received online via PennBid until 12:00 PM on December 10, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the pump station site. The project's key objectives include demolishing existing infrastructure, installing new force mains, and upgrading electrical systems with components such as a 200A service entrance main circuit breaker, automatic transfer switch, 40kW diesel generator, and power panelboard. The anticipated project completion date is November 30, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for October 31, 2026.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders will be required to comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage requirements and the Steel Products Procurement Act, and must submit comprehensive documentation including non-collusion affidavits, steel product procurement affidavits, and public works employment verification forms. Performance bonds will be mandatory, and contractors must obtain necessary permits, including those from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Liquidated damages are structured at $1,000 per day for substantial completion delays and $500 per day for final completion delays. While the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving infrastructure replacement, electrical systems, and force main reconstruction suggests a significant municipal investment. The project will require contractors to demonstrate technical expertise in municipal infrastructure construction, wastewater pump station upgrades, and compliance with local and state regulatory requirements.