T-719 Over Brush Creek Bridge Replacement

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking bids on the replacement of the T-719 (Schoolhouse Road) bridge over Brush Creek in Northampton Township, Somerset County, with bids due August 27, 2026 and public opening at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required for all bidders. The project is federally funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, triggering Buy America and Build America compliance, including restrictions on foreign-manufactured products and unmanned aircraft systems; Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. There is no DBE participation requirement (0%), though all federal designated special provisions, including Executive Order 11246 and Title VI Non-Discrimination Assurances, are mandatory.

The scope is construction of a single-span, one-lane composite pre-stressed concrete box beam bridge on new concrete abutments, replacing the existing structure on State Route 7216 Section 719 from approximately Station 499+10.00 to Station 504+40.00. Work includes clearing and grubbing, structure installation, and, per one issued addendum, repair of access routes and modified traffic maintenance provisions. Structure work comprises 68% of contract value.

The project cost range is $1 million to $2.499 million. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is November 23, 2026, with required completion by November 16, 2027. All proposals are submitted electronically through ECMS, with addenda posted electronically. The project is classified as Municipal with PennDOT Oversight and is Non-NHS (National Highway System).