SR 4003: SR 322 - Bowman Road Resurfacing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is requesting bids on the SR 4003 (SR 322 - Bowman Road) resurfacing project in Washington County, with bids due September 17, 2026. This is a 100% state-funded, non-federally funded project estimated at $1.0 million to $2.5 million with a project completion deadline of May 5, 2028.

The scope encompasses approximately 6.10 miles of roadway resurfacing and reconstruction across two segments, including flexible base replacement (2,250 tons), Superpave asphalt overlays (3,600 tons wearing course and 8,850 tons binder course), milling of 79,188 square yards of existing pavement, installation of 1,250 linear feet of Type 31-S guide rail with safety devices, pavement markings totaling over 322,000 linear feet, delineators, and erosion control measures. Bidders must meet PennDOT prequalification requirements; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

This is a prevailing-wage project. Special provisions require compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, including limits on foreign steel and iron products (0.1% of contract value or $2,500 maximum), and prohibition on unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities. The project utilizes PennDOT's Electronic Contract Management System (ECMS) for material certifications and documentation. Stored material prepayment is authorized at up to 90% of contract value under specified conditions.

Pavement ride quality evaluation includes incentive payments up to $1,300 per lot for asphalt work. The public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg. The Notice to Proceed is anticipated for November 2, 2026. All addenda will be posted electronically.