T-396 Seldom Seen Bridge Removal

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for bridge removal and miscellaneous construction on State Route 7217, Section 550 in Rose Township, Jefferson County under Project 25944, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is Non-Federal with 100% state funding and subject to prevailing wage requirements under Pennsylvania's Prevailing Wage Act and Worker Protection and Investment Executive Order 2021-06.

The scope encompasses removal of the existing structure carrying T-396 (Seldom Seen Road) over Coder Run from approximately station 0+50 to station 5+10, construction of two cul-de-sacs, and associated work including clearing and grubbing, excavation, geotextile installation, mobilization, surveying, traffic maintenance and protection, temporary cofferdam and pump bypass systems, rock placement, local road repairs, and roadway condition documentation with video logging. Structure work represents 11% of the project scope. The project includes detailed specifications for erosion and sediment pollution control, post-construction stormwater management with infiltration testing, asphalt mixture design and placement, and traffic control operations with liquidated damages for non-compliance.

The estimated project cost range is $200,000 to $499,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 7, 2026, with a required completion date of May 12, 2027. Contractor prequalification is required. Reciprocal limitations apply to out-of-state bidders. All addenda will be electronically posted through the Electronic Contract Management System (ECMS). Contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days after bid opening. Bid opening occurs at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled.