SR 2045 over Br of Two Mile Run-DFB

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the design, fabrication, and delivery of two precast reinforced concrete box culverts for State Route 2045 in Ligonier Township and State Route 3063 in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, with bids due October 22, 2026. Prequalification is required for bidders.

The scope encompasses two lump-sum line items for precast reinforced concrete box culverts (drawings S-43699 and S-43911) and one line item for unforeseen structure handling valued at $80,000. Delivery milestones carry liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for each box culvert not delivered by June 25, 2027 (S-43699) or August 27, 2027 (S-43911), or two weeks after department notification, whichever is later. The project is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements, Buy America and Build America Act compliance, equal employment opportunity with recruitment in minority communities, and reciprocal limitations act compliance. Contractors must submit Worker Protection and Investment Certification forms within seven days of bid opening. Post-construction stormwater management with infiltration testing is required.

The estimated project cost range is $200,000 to $499,999.99. The project is 100 percent state-funded and non-federal. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 7, 2026, with required completion by December 30, 2027. Bid opening is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on October 22, 2026, at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. All addenda will be posted electronically through ECMS.