US 62: Ohio line to Liberty Street Resurfacing

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is requesting bids on resurfacing of US Route 62 in Mercer County, extending approximately 0.97 miles from the Ohio state line to Liberty Street, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Prequalification is mandatory; no pre-bid meeting is required.

The scope includes flexible base replacement, Superpave asphalt overlays, drainage improvements, full-depth shoulders, ADA-compliant sidewalk and curb ramp updates, guide rail installation, delineators, signage, traffic signal modifications, and pavement markings. Work cannot commence before March 29, 2027, except for mobilization, tree work, ADA curb ramp surveys, field office setup, and traffic maintenance activities. Physical work must be completed by September 24, 2027 (excluding signal testing and erosion control removal), with final acceptance not issued before May 5, 2028 to allow for pavement performance review.

The estimated project cost ranges from $1,000,000 to $2,499,999.99. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is December 7, 2026. No DBE set-aside applies.

This is a federal-aid NHS (National Highway System) project subject to Build America, Buy America Act compliance. Contractors must maintain prevailing wage rates, provide evidence of compliance with Pennsylvania worker protection and labor laws via the BOP-2201 form, and adhere to Executive Order 11246 equal employment opportunity requirements. Comprehensive insurance is required, including railroad protective liability coverage of $5,000,000 per occurrence. Road User Liquidated Damages are $600 per day for detour non-removal. Post-Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) obligations include infiltration testing and erosion and sediment pollution control. Coordination with Norfolk Southern is required; the contractor must submit work plans for railroad approval before commencing activities that could affect railroad operations.