School House Road (T-314) Culvert Replacement

Chapman Township Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for Contract 2026-01, the School House Road (T-314) Culvert Replacement project, a public works construction initiative in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. The procurement encompasses clearing and grubbing, erosion and sediment control installation, earthwork, removal of the existing culvert, installation of a new aluminum box culvert measuring approximately 41 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and 6 feet in height with headwalls, full-depth pavement restoration, and vegetative stabilization. The project deliverables include completion of all construction work ready for final payment by June 26, 2026, contingent upon Notice to Proceed on or before May 1, 2026, and delivery of culvert and head/endwalls by the Owner on or before May 29, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted online via PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with public opening and bid reading scheduled for the Chapman Township Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the bidding documents through the PennBid "Vendor Discussions" tab by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026; telephone inquiries are unacceptable. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond equal to not less than ten percent of the total bid amount, and all bids remain irrevocable for 60 days following the bid opening date, with extension rights to 120 days if necessary. Required qualifications include compliance with prevailing wage requirements for public works projects, adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations and OSHA standards, utility locating procedures through the PA-One Call System at least three working days prior to work commencement, proper erosion and sediment control maintenance, and appropriate disposal of construction debris and excess excavated material off-site in accordance with applicable regulations. Contractor work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays only, with additional seasonal restrictions prohibiting in-stream work between October 1 and December 31 due to natural trout stream designation and tree removal between May 15 and July 31 for Northern Long-Eared Bat habitat protection.

The contract documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The project incorporates existing infrastructure integration requirements, including coordination with Chapman Township's provision of culvert and headwall materials and integration with existing pavement and site conditions as detailed in the Geotechnical Report prepared by Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates dated September 26, 2025, which specifies subsurface conditions including fill materials, alluvial soils, groundwater at approximately 6 feet below existing grade, foundation bearing pressure specifications of 1,500 psf maximum, and specific fill placement and compaction requirements. Chapman Township reserves the right to waive any defects or informalities, accept any bid or combination of bids deemed in the Township's best interest, and reject any or all bids. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available procurement documents, though bidders should prepare cost estimates based on the detailed specifications and geotechnical recommendations provided. All bid documents and solicitation details are available at no cost on PennBid.