SR 68 Resurfacing

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 11 is requesting bids on a partial design-build project for State Route 68 Section B44 resurfacing in Beaver County, with bids due October 1, 2026. Prequalification is required for bidders. The project is federally funded and subject to Buy America and Build America Buy America Act compliance, with DBE requirements applied but no DBE percentage set-aside specified.

The scope spans 38,642 linear feet (7.32 miles) through Midland and Industry Boroughs and Vanport Township, from approximately 75 feet west of 12th Street (Station 220+92) to the SR 376 interchange (Station 608+15). Design is limited to concrete curb ramps; construction covers asphalt milling and resurfacing, bridge and culvert preservation, drainage improvements, guide rail installation, traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, and miscellaneous work. Line items include approximately 347,669 square yards of asphalt tack coat, 85,842 square yards of 4.5-inch milled asphalt pavement, 118,389 square yards of wearing-course asphalt, 12,000 linear feet of pipe culvert cleaning, and related structural and traffic control components. Structure work comprises 18 percent of the total contract. Wage rates apply.

The estimated contract value ranges from $20 million to $24.999 million. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 16, 2026, with required project completion by November 21, 2028. Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, provide certified payroll records and material certifications electronically through ECMS, and maintain compliance with applicable environmental permits including NPDES requirements where applicable. The bid package incorporates asphalt and concrete pavement ride-quality incentive programs with payment schedules. Public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg.