Pioneer Grove Launch TCG 6221

Muhlenberg Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for the rehabilitation of the Laurel Run Bridge, a 92-foot long, 28-foot wide stone arch bridge on River Road, under solicitation number Muhlenberg Township, Berks County, with a contract title of Pioneer Grove Launch TCG 6221. The project, classified under NAICS code 237110, involves comprehensive structural repairs including repointing and shotcrete on the superstructure, replacement of displaced stones, rebuilding of masonry u-wings and spandrels, installation of a steel liner grouting system provided by the township via COSTARS, backfilling of the arch, paving restoration, drainage via weep holes, and construction of a permanent 12-foot wide, 88-foot long access road using 4-inch compacted 2A aggregate. Site preparation includes clearing, grubbing, tree and stump removal, grading, and spoil removal, along with full traffic management in compliance with PennDOT standards. All work must be executed in accordance with contract drawings dated June 18, 2026, and applicable specifications. The contract is structured as a stipulated sum agreement under EJCDC® C-520, with a contracted estimated value of $500,000. Bids must be submitted via the PennBid platform by August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at the project site. Each bid must include a certified check or bid bond equal to 10% of the bid amount issued by a Pennsylvania-licensed surety, along with required forms including the EJCDC® C-410 Bid Form, C-430 Bid Bond, C-451a Sworn Qualification Statement, C-480 Noncollusion Affidavit, and the Public Works Employment Verification Form. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility and qualifications, including submitting documentation for at least five similar prior projects, evidence of business licensing in Pennsylvania, and certification of small business, minority, woman-owned, or disadvantaged enterprise status if applicable. The contract mandates Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and full adherence to EEO requirements. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount, executed by sureties listed in federal