County Line Bridge Replacement Design Build

Douglass Township is soliciting sealed bids for the renovation and addition to its existing Administration Building at 1320 East Philadelphia Avenue in Gilbertsville, PA, with work encompassing general, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction. All bidding documents are accessible free of charge via PennBid, and the solicitation opens for bids on April 30, 2026, with submissions due by 3:00 P.M. on June 4, 2026, exclusively through the PennBid platform. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough are scheduled for May 12, 2026, and all questions must be submitted via PennBid by May 19, 2026. Each bid must include a bid security equal to 10% of the base bid, and the successful bidder will be required to provide both a performance bond and a labor and material payment bond. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the federal Build America, Buy America Act, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States, in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-22-11. The Township reserves the right to waive minor bid irregularities or reject all bids. The apparent low bidder and the next two lowest bidders must submit original copies of their bidding documents within two business days after bid opening. The contract time is 365 calendar days from the start of work, with completion and acceptance occurring on-site under the oversight of the Architect, who will certify payments using AIA forms. Delivery and installation of all materials are to take place at the project site, with products required to be stored in original packaging and protected from damage or contamination. Marking and labeling of pipes, wires, glazing, and fasteners must comply with ASME A13.1, ANSI A13.1, ASTM B-721, and other industry standards. Inspection and testing responsibilities fall primarily on the contractor, though the Architect and local authorities may require additional inspections per IBC Chapter 17, NFPA 70, ASTM E84, and other referenced codes. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement, with pricing based on unit prices for items like trench rock and unsuitable soil removal, along with alternates and quantity allowances for potential modifications. The project is funded under USDA Rural Development authority, and compliance forms such as EEO statements and BABAA certifications are required