Walnut Street Reconstruction

The Borough of Mifflinburg, located in Union County, Pennsylvania, is procuring sealed bids for the Walnut Street Reconstruction project through the PennBid Program (pennbid.bonfirehub.com). The project encompasses the complete reconstruction of Walnut Street from Station 0+00 to Station 17+89, including the installation of new water mains, sanitary sewer systems, and storm drainage infrastructure. Specific deliverables include the abandonment of existing water mains (6-inch and 10-inch asbestos cement and cast iron pipe), installation of new 10-inch ductile iron pipe water mains, new 8-inch polyvinyl chloride sanitary sewer mains, and new storm drainage systems with high-density polyethylene pipe, along with comprehensive pipe bedding, thrust blocking, valve boxes, and manhole installations. Qualified bidders must possess appropriate contractor licensing and construction experience with infrastructure projects, provide detailed company background and references through a Bidder's Experience Form, and disclose any pending claims, suits, or prior failures to complete awarded work. Additionally, bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit certifying independent bid preparation and a Bid Bond executed by a principal and surety company appearing on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's most current Bond List (Circular 570), with the bond amount equal to 10 percent of the bid. Online sealed bids will be received until Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local prevailing time, with all questions regarding contract documents submitted exclusively through PennBid's Public Q&A section; no telephone, fax, or direct email inquiries will be accepted.

This project is classified as Public Works by a Public Body under the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, requiring all contractors and workers to comply with prevailing minimum wage rates as promulgated by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and incorporated within the contract documents. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the procurement documents. Bidders must demonstrate familiarity with Pennsylvania utility coordination procedures, including Pennsylvania One Call notification at least 48 hours prior to excavation, test pitting at crossing points, and reconnection of existing water service laterals at no additional cost. The contract documents were prepared by Buchart Horn, Inc., located in State College, Pennsylvania, and are available at no cost through the PennBid platform. All submitted bids shall remain irrevocable for sixty days following the bid opening date, or for one hundred twenty days if award is delayed due to required approval from another government agency, bond sales, or grant awards, in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 317 of 1978 as amended. The specific award value or budget range for this project has not been disclosed in the available procurement documents.