Soldier Bridge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids on the Soldier Bridge replacement project in Jefferson County, Winslow Township (State Route 2031, Section 555), with bids due July 30, 2026 and a public bid opening at 11:00 a.m. that same day. This is a federally funded project subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, which restricts use of foreign-manufactured materials with limited exceptions. Prequalification is required to submit bids.

The scope encompasses demolition of the existing single-span concrete slab bridge, removal of the waterline, stream diversion, and construction of a new reinforced concrete box culvert with associated miscellaneous work including clearing and grubbing, excavation, geotextile installation, asphalt paving, drainage systems, guide rails, pavement markings, and site restoration. The bid package contains 81 line items; structure work comprises 33 percent of contract value. The project is bounded by approximately 500 feet from the start of the existing structure at segment 0050 offset 2364 to approximately 500 feet from the end at segment 0060 offset 0386.

The estimated project cost ranges from $1 million to $2.5 million. The DBE goal is 0%. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is September 14, 2026, with required completion by September 27, 2027. Bidders must electronically submit material certifications through the ECMS system and comply with NPDES permit requirements for erosion and sediment control. Department verification testing for concrete and asphalt pavement smoothness applies with specified tolerances and incentive/disincentive payment schedules. Applicable wage rates and federal non-discrimination assurances are required. Unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by covered foreign entities are prohibited.