US 322 Clarion to Strattanville Resurfacing

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for resurfacing approximately 3.67 miles of US Route 322 in Clarion County and 0.32 miles of State Route 1005 in Highland Township, with a bid letting scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg. Prequalification is required; no pre-bid meeting is scheduled.

Work includes milling of existing bituminous wearing courses, bituminous patching, paving, leveling courses, binder and wearing courses, minor drainage improvements, and guiderail upgrades. The project is 100% state-funded with prevailing wage rates and Diverse Business (DB) requirements applicable to non-federally funded work. Contractors must comply with Commonwealth standard terms and conditions, right-to-know law provisions, Buy America provisions, and equal employment opportunity requirements. Material certifications must be submitted electronically through ECMS. The scope includes excavation, asphalt paving materials, concrete drainage structures, guide rail installation, pavement markings, loop sensors, and traffic control measures.

The estimated contract value ranges from $2.5 million to $4.999 million. The project is anticipated to begin October 5, 2026, with a required completion date of September 24, 2027. Incentive and disincentive provisions apply to asphalt pavement ride quality, longitudinal joint density, and percent within limits. Liquidated damages for road user impacts are specified. The contractor assumes responsibility for erosion and sediment control, stormwater management compliance, and preparation of as-built plans for NPDES permit projects. All addenda are posted electronically through ECMS.