Waterline Replacement – West Main St & Cold Storage Rd.
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
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- Bloomfield Borough Water Authority, Perry County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Responses due
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Opportunity details come from pennbid.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
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Bloomfield Borough Water Authority is requesting bids on construction of up to 2,100 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main replacement and extension along West Main Street and Cold Storage Road in Bloomfield Borough and Centre Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 1 PM through PennBid and public opening on September 15 at 5 PM.
The scope includes abandonment of existing 4-inch and 6-inch cast iron pipe, installation of new 8-inch ductile iron pipe with minimum 48-inch cover depth, gate valves, insertion valves, fire hydrant assemblies, water service connections at twenty-two separate addresses, curb stop valves, copper tubing connections, and restoration of asphalt and paved surfaces using Superpave mixture design specifications on state highway segments. Trench backfill must achieve 100 percent compaction, and a minimum 12-inch vertical clearance must be maintained between the proposed water main and existing utility pipes. The project includes erosion and sediment control and restoration of landscaped areas and grassed berms. Bidders must submit unit price bids for 41 distinct line items.
Work must be substantially complete within 180 calendar days and fully complete within 240 calendar days from contract commencement, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, safety performance, insurance coverage, experience with similar projects, and bonding capacity; provide a 10 percent bid bond as bid security; submit noncollusion affidavits; evidence of Pennsylvania business authority; a valid state contractor's license or covenant to obtain one; and comply with Public Works Employment Verification Act requirements through E-Verify. Successful bidders must furnish performance and payment bonds. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days from opening, or 120 days if delayed by governmental approvals or bond sales.
The project is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 11 AM at the Bloomfield Borough Building. Bidding documents are available through https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com; the issuing office is JHA Companies, 466 S Main Street, Montrose, PA 18801.
Opportunity text
General Notice Bloomfield Borough Water Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Waterline Replacement - West Main St & Cold Storage Rd. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Bloomfield Borough Water Authority Building located at 25 E. McClure Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068, and are to be submitted electronically through PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 1 PM local time. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5 PM local time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Construction of up to 2,100 LF of 8" ductile iron water main replacement and extension in and around West Main Street and Cold Storage Road in Bloomfield Borough and Centre Township, Perry County, including appurtenances and restoration. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: JHA Companies, 466 S Main St, Montrose, PA 18801, (570) 407-7028. Pre-bid Conference: A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11 AM at the Bloomfield Borough Building located at 25 E. McClure Street, New Bloomfield, PA 17068. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. Instructions to Bidders: For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Bloomfield Borough Water Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof or items therein, to waive any defects or irregularities in the Bids, and to accept any Bid which, in its judgment, is for its best interest. Bids shall remain open for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of Bid opening unless award is delayed by a required approval from a governmental agency, the sales bonds, or the award of a grant or grants, in which event the Bids shall remain open for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of Bid opening. The award shall be given only to responsible bidders that possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of this procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as bidder integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance and financial and technical resources when determining responsibility.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Bidding Documents.pdf | ||
| 3-2026-07-16 Plans.pdf | ||
| 1-2026-07-31 Contract Specifications.pdf |
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