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Washington Street Reconstruction
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Berwick Borough is seeking bids for the reconstruction of Washington Street in Berwick Borough, Columbia County. The project encompasses the complete reconstruction of the street, including a full-depth asphalt pavement structure, associated curb and sidewalk work, ADA ramps, and drainage improvements.
All work and materials must adhere to current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publications 408 and 447, including any supplements. Bidders and subcontractors are required to be pre-qualified by PennDOT. Due to the utilization of federal funds, the project mandates specific goals for female (6.9%) and minority (1%) participation in the on-site construction workforce. Documentation of outreach and commitments to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)/Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and Section 3 businesses is mandatory with the bid submission.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to this project, necessitating the payment of prevailing wages to workers. Bids are accepted through the PennBid online platform or in person at R K Webster, LLC offices. Bidders must purchase the contract documents from either source. A certified check, bank draft, or bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount is required as bid security. A fully completed Non-Collusion Affidavit must be included with the bid.
Description
Berwick Borough will receive sealed bids for the Washington Street Reconstruction Project located in Berwick Borough, Columbia County. The Borough will receive bids through PennBid or at the offices of R K Webster, LLC, 513 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754, until 1:00 P.M., Local Prevailing Time, Friday, May 31, 2024, at which time and place, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The work includes reconstruction of Washington Street with a full depth asphalt pavement structure, including some associated curb, sidewalk ADA Ramps and drainage items.
All work and material must be in accordance with current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publications 408 and 447 and supplements. Bidders and subs need to be PennDOT pre-qualified.
Engineer will conduct a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Berwick Borough Building, 1800 North Market Street, Berwick, PA, 18603.
The Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded from PennBid (www.pennbid.net). Paper copies of the Contract Documents may be purchased through the PennBid website or can be obtained at the offices of R K Webster, LLC, 513 Jordan Avenue, Montoursville, PA 17754 at the cost of $200.00. Bids will only be accepted from bidders who have purchased the Contract Documents from R K Webster, LLC or those bidding online through PennBid.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Berwick Borough, 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 with the bid.
In addition to the Equal Employment requirements of Executive Order 11246 regarding discrimination, the CONTRACTOR must establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 1% goal for minority participation in his/her aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000. The Berwick Borough is utilizing federal funds for this project, and Berwick Borough has adopted a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) plan in accordance with Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and a Section 3 Action Plan in accordance with Title 24 Part 75 Code of Federal Regulations. As such, the bidders/offerors must submit documentary evidence of minority and women business enterprises and Section 3 business concerns who have been contacted and to whom commitments have been made. Documentation of such solicitations and commitments shall be submitted with the bid.
Moreover, the CONTRACTOR shall strive to meet the MBE goal of 5% and the WBE goal of 3% for contracts of $25,000 or more. For projects which the amount of HUD or CDBG funding exceeds $200,000 the CONTRACTOR must attempt to meet the minimum numerical goals of which 25% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Section 3 workers, per 24 CFR Part 75.19; and 5% or more of the total number of labor hours worked by all workers on a Section 3 project are Targeted Section 3 workers, as defined in 24 CFR Part 75.21. The Berwick Borough, in accordance with its Section 3 Action Plan, may provide a bid preference to a bidder who is a Section 3 business concern. MBE/WBE and Section 3 business concerns shall be afforded full opportunity to bid without discrimination. Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to this Project. Bids may be held by the Berwick Borough 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 Berwick Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities, or to negotiate contract amounts.
Commodity codes:
UNSPSC 7214 - Heavy construction services: The building and repair of heavy construction projects including infrastructure
UNSPSC 461615 - Traffic control
Ref. #: Berwick Borough, Columbia County
Questions Due Date: 2024-05-24 20:00:00
Contract Type: Fixed Fee Contract
Design Firm: R K Webster, LLC