SR 5 over Sixmile Creek Bridge Replacement

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on the SR 5 over Sixmile Creek Bridge Replacement project in Erie County Harborcreek Township, with bids due June 4, 2026. The project is federally funded and subject to Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act provisions requiring domestic sourcing of iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials.

The scope encompasses bridge structure removal and replacement, full depth asphalt paving totaling over 1,800 square yards in multiple courses, clearing and grubbing, excavation, drainage installations, guiderail installation, signage, line painting, erosion control, traffic control, and specialized items including flexible fish baffles and elasticized expanded polystyrene material. Work is located on SR 5, Section B21, from approximately segment 0750 offset 0551' to segment 0750 offset 1101'. Prequalification is required.

The estimated contract value is between $1 million and $2.5 million, with structure work comprising 67 percent of the contract value. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is July 20, 2026, with required completion by November 24, 2027. Road User Liquidated Damages of $15,000 per day apply for each day the SR 5 detour is not removed and traffic is not open in all lanes after October 22, 2027.

Construction is restricted: physical work is prohibited prior to April 12, 2027, except for mobilization, tree trimming and removal, and traffic control. In-stream work is restricted from September 1 through April 30. Tree cutting and trimming are prohibited from April 1 through November 15. The DBE participation requirement is 0 percent. Prevailing wage rates apply. Bid opening is held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg. One addendum was issued prior to bid opening.