John F. Kennedy Playground Replacement Project

Plymouth Township is soliciting sealed bids online through the PennBid Program for the John F. Kennedy Playground Replacement Project, with bids due by 10:00 a.m. on August 12, 2026, and opening publicly at that time. The solicitation number is 26-02135, and the NAICS code is 237310 for heavy and civil engineering construction. All bidding documents are available free of charge at www.PennBid.net, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 478 Jefferson Street, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to ten percent of the base bid amount, payable to Plymouth Township, and must include executed documents such as the Statement of Bidders Qualifications, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor Responsibility Certification Form, and Public Works Employment Verification Form. Contractors must comply with the Responsible Contractor Ordinance, including apprenticeship requirements, and verify employment eligibility of all new hires through the federal E-Verify Program. The project requires adherence to prevailing wage standards under Pennsylvania law and full compliance with federal, state, and local safety, labor, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act. All materials and work must meet PennDOT Publication 408 specifications, with asphalt mixtures conforming to Superpave WMA Design PG 64S-22, and milling quantities based on 7.5-foot curb line widths. Performance must be completed within 90 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for delays. The contract includes requirements for a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond issued by a surety rated A by A.M. Best & Co., as well as maintenance of general liability, automobile liability, and property damage insurance with Plymouth Township and the Township Engineer listed as additional insureds. Payment terms stipulate that certain line items receive 50% on the first invoice and 50% on the final invoice, with all payment requests submitted by the 30th of the month and processed by the 20th of the following month, requiring detailed documentation including item descriptions, quantities, prices, and accumulated payments. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, or award to the lowest responsible bidder based on its evaluation of compliance,