Scranton Debris Removal #9

The City of Scranton is soliciting sealed bids for Scranton Debris Removal #9, a project involving the removal of debris from upstream and downstream locations of the Leach Creek Culvert (Site #19C) in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The procurement encompasses three primary work items: mobilization and demobilization including traffic control, water diversion, and access road preparation; removal of debris during dry weather to the water line, including rock, stone, gravel, and concrete debris disposal up to maximum dimensions of 690' x 8' x 3'; and selective tree and vegetative debris removal within the channel with specific protections for stream bank vegetation and Northern Long-Eared Bat habitat areas. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the work within a 45-day contract period, with substantial completion targeted by September 15, 2024, subject to potential extensions for wildlife habitat considerations. All bids must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal no later than 10:00 am on Thursday, May 16, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024, at 10:00 am at the project site. Prospective bidders must register on the e-Procurement Portal, follow the project, and submit all required documentation including bid forms, certificates of insurance, affirmative action certifications, non-collusion affidavits, and a 10% bid bond. The award will be based on the most advantageous bid, which may not necessarily be the lowest cost proposal, and the City reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

This procurement requires compliance with Pennsylvania prevailing wage standards and mandates comprehensive insurance coverage including comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, $500,000 for property damage, worker's compensation insurance, and comprehensive automobile liability coverage. Bidders must also comply with the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act, Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and various non-discrimination and employment eligibility requirements. The project includes specific environmental and regulatory compliance requirements, including obtaining necessary permits, following local and federal regulations, and adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection guidelines with particular attention to trout habitat restrictions and Northern Long-Eared Bat habitat protection during construction. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available bid documents, though the project scope and complexity suggest a mid-to-large municipal infrastructure contract typical of city-level debris removal and waterway maintenance projects.