Wetmore Run Well Development
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- Galeton Borough Authority, Potter County
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- Pennsylvania
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Galeton Borough Authority is requesting bids for the Wetmore Run Well Development project under three separate prime contracts (2026-W1 General/Mechanical, 2026-W2 Waterline Replacement, 2026-W3 Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation), with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The project is federally funded through an EPA grant and subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates, Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements, and prevailing wage compliance.
The scope includes bringing two pre-drilled and cased water wells into service, installing interconnecting piping to existing treatment facilities, adding new electrical power service entrances and emergency generators, upgrading existing treatment facilities, and tying into the existing municipal potable water distribution system. Addendum No. 1 issued July 6, 2026 increased Leak Detection Manholes in the Waterline Replacement contract from 1 to 2 and revised measurement and payment criteria across all three contracts. Pricing for contracts 2026-W1 and 2026-W3 is structured on a lump-sum basis with contingency allowances of $5,000 each; contract 2026-W2 uses unit pricing with a $20,000 contingency. Overhead and profit markups on change work are capped at 15 percent.
Bidders must submit bid bonds equal to 10 percent of maximum bid price and comply with Pennsylvania Department of Labor regulations, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements under Executive Order 11246, non-collusion affidavits, certifications of non-segregated facilities, non-employment of illegal alien labor (Pennsylvania Act 43), DOT drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Parts 40 and 382), and BABA certification. All bidders and subcontractors must complete Public Works Employment Verification and Statement of Bidder Qualifications forms. Subcontracts exceeding $10,000 require identical certifications. Bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after opening, extendable to 120 days if award is delayed by government approvals, bond sales, or grant awards. Bidding documents are available electronically at no cost via PennBid.net or for purchase at $250 (non-refundable) from Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company. Written inquiries are due by July 17, 2026, with final addendum by July 22, 2026.
Opportunity text
Galeton Borough Authority (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wetmore Run Well Development. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via either the PennBid.net website or hard copy hand delivered to the Galeton Borough Authority located at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922 until 2:00 PM local time, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Bids received will be PUBLICLY opened and read aloud after 2:05 PM, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the place of bid opening, 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922. The Project includes the following Work to bring two pre-drilled and cased water wells on line, install interconnecting piping from the 2 wells to existing treatment facilities, new electrical power service entrances and emergency generators and upgrades to the existing treament facilities along with tie into the existing municipal potable water distribution system. Bids are requested for the following prime Contracts: 2026-W1, General / Mechanical; 2026-W2, Waterline Replacement and 2026-W3, Electrical / Controls / Instrumentation Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at no cost either electronically at www.PennBid.net or at the Issuing Office, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or Friday from 8:00 AM to Noon. Bidding Documents may also be obtained at no cost electronically at www.PennBid.net or may be purchased for $250 (non-refundable)(includes only USPS regular mail), from the Issuing Office. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder Company, 330 Innovation Blvd, Suite 305, State College, PA 16803. All payments are non-refundable. Pre-bid Conference A Non-mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at 24 West Main Street, Galeton, PA 16922. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is Non-mandatory. 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. A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Galeton Borough Authority, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total of the Bid, shall be submitted with each bid. The Bidder shall include the fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit and additional supporting documents with the bid. Bids may be held by the Galeton Borough Authority for up to 60 days from the date of opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders prior to awarding the contract. The Galeton Borough Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts. This project is being supported by a federal award and Federal Davis-bacon Wage rates will apply.
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