Struble Trail Extension to Marsh Creek State Park

Chester County is requesting bids for construction of the Struble Trail Extension to Marsh Creek State Park in Upper Uwchlan Township, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the Public Purchase website and a pre-bid meeting on October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chester County Government Services Center.

The scope requires furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to extend the existing Struble Trail from the Dorlan Mill Road Trailhead to Marsh Creek State Park. Work within the Dorlan Mill Road right-of-way must comply with PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit No. 06125790. Construction is limited to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekend or national-holiday work without prior approval. The project timeline is twelve months from Notice to Proceed.

This project is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience and submit a Contractor Qualification Statement, references for projects of equal scope completed within the last five years, and a Public Works Employment Verification Form. Commercial General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000 are required.

A Bid Guaranty of not less than ten percent of the total bid amount must accompany all bids. The successful bidder will provide a one hundred percent Performance Bond and one hundred percent Labor and Materials Bond with a one-year warranty within ten days of award. Ten percent retainage will be withheld from partial payments, with full release within 45 days of final acceptance. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays beyond stipulated completion.

Questions are due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to Laurie Giannetti at lgiannetti@chesco.org. The pre-bid meeting is limited to two attendees per firm. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements per Exhibit E criteria.