Wayne Street Viaduct Epoxy

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is soliciting bids for bridge preservation and repair work on State Route 356 over the B&P and B&LE Railroads and Connoquenessing Creek in Butler County, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is 100% state-funded and non-federal; prequalification is required for bidders.

The scope encompasses epoxy overlay (5,046 square yards), carbon fiber reinforced polymer wrapping (15 linear feet) on the I-79 structure over T-348, prestressed concrete beam repairs, maintenance and protection of traffic, pavement markings, and associated support activities including mobilization, erosion and sediment control, and inspector's field office setup. Work occurs in Butler City and Lancaster Township. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements, Buy America and Build America provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and Road User Liquidated Damages provisions. Direct hire costs for flagging services with Genesee & Wyoming Railroads are budgeted at $30,000. Structure work comprises 8% of the contract value.

The estimated contract value falls in the $200,000 to $499,999.99 range. Notice to Proceed is anticipated for September 28, 2026, with required completion by June 30, 2027. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the PennDOT ECMS system; paper submissions are not accepted. The public bid opening will be held at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled; addenda will be posted electronically through ECMS.