SR 196 Resurfacing

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 04 is soliciting bids on resurfacing approximately 12.3 miles of existing roadway across various municipalities in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, under Project 121610, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg. Prequalification is required. The project is 100% state-funded and subject to prevailing wage rates.

Scope includes asphalt binder course overlay, milling, base repair, line painting, shoulder backup, pavement markings, guide rail replacement, and membrane waterproofing over existing structures. Work will be completed within the existing roadway. Maintenance and protection of traffic will follow short-term patterns per contract special provisions. The specifications encompass detailed quality assurance and testing requirements for asphalt mixtures, concrete pavements, load-transfer units, and joint construction; ride quality evaluations with incentive-based payment schedules; and equipment specifications. All work must comply with Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law, railroad protective services requirements, and worker protection and investment requirements. Material certifications must be submitted electronically.

The estimated project cost ranges from $2.5 million to $5 million. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated for September 28, 2026, with required completion by July 26, 2027. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. All addenda will be posted electronically; none have been issued as of July 22, 2026. Bids will be submitted electronically through ECMS.