SR 518/3025 Intersection Resurfacing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for resurfacing and intersection improvements on State Route 518 in Mercer County, a 0.291-mile project with bids due July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is classified as federal with DBE participation requirements and Buy America provisions — both decision-relevant compliance filters.

The scope includes flexible base replacement, Superpave asphalt overlays, drainage improvements, guiderail installation, utility adjustments, concrete sidewalk construction, traffic signal installation, pavement markings, and signing across over 100 line items with quantities specified in square yards, linear feet, tons, and lump sum. Work begins August 31, 2026 with required completion by October 29, 2027. Physical construction is restricted before March 29, 2027 except for mobilization and preliminary activities. Road User Liquidated Damages of $20,000 per day apply if the detour is not removed and SR 3025 is not opened to full traffic on or after August 13, 2027. The bid package includes special provisions addressing erosion and sediment control, traffic management, material certification through ECMS, and pavement ride quality evaluation with incentive payments.

The estimated contract value is between $1 million and $2.5 million. Contractor prequalification is required. The bid opening location is the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled. The bid package comprises 62 pages of technical specifications and special provisions.