New Columbus Park Development – Phase 1

The New Columbus Park Development – Phase 1 project, sponsored by Nesquehoning Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, entails the construction of ADA-compliant paved parking stalls, an accessible access path, and the development of basketball and pickleball courts, along with a project acknowledgement sign. All work is to be performed at designated locations outlined in the project manual and drawings, with performance scheduled between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PennBid portal by 12:00 P.M. on August 25, 2026, and will be opened and evaluated at the Borough Council meeting on August 26, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at the Owner’s office, and all questions must be submitted via PennBid no later than August 18, 2026. The contract is subject to Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage laws and the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities. Bidders must demonstrate qualification to operate in Pennsylvania and include required attachments such as a Non-Collusion Affidavit, bid security, traffic routing plan, emergency spill plan, and emergency contact list. The contract does not permit subcontracting, substitutions, or alternates, and no subcontractors or “or equal” items are allowed. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds amounting to 100% of the contract price using only the specified bond forms, and must hold comprehensive insurance coverage including workers’ compensation, commercial general liability with a $2 million aggregate, excess umbrella liability, pollution legal liability, and must name the Owner and Engineer as additional insureds. Insurance certificates must be submitted with the bid using the current ACORD 25 form and must prohibit cancellation without 30 days’ prior notice. All equipment and operations must comply with OSHA and DOT regulations. The contract mandates indemnification by the contractor for all losses arising from their operations and stipulates that any disputes must be litigated in the Court of Common Pleas of Carbon County. Payment will be made monthly upon invoice submission, with payment issued within 45 days of receipt, though no specific payment office or electronic invoicing system is designated. The contract has no assigned federal accounting codes or named contracting officer representatives, and award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder whose proposal is deemed in the