Akron Road Culvert Project

The Akron Road Culvert Project solicitation issued by Ephrata Township in Lancaster County invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the replacement of an existing culvert along Akron Road. Bids can be submitted and updated online through the PennBid platform until the deadline of July 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM, after which the bids will be publicly available online. The project scope primarily involves replacing the culvert, with the contract value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Interested bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check equal to 10 percent of their bid amount, issued by a surety licensed in Pennsylvania. All questions regarding the project must be submitted online via PennBid by July 8, 2024, at noon, as late inquiries will not be acknowledged. The contract is subject to various legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, OSHA safety standards, the Pennsylvania Act 229 of 2002, the Underground Utility Line Protection Law (Act 287 of 1974), and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act 222. Additionally, contractors must submit a non-collusion affidavit, adhere to non-discrimination policies, and verify employment eligibility under the Public Works Employment Verification Act through the federal E-Verify Program. The Ephrata Township Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, ensuring they select the most qualified and compliant contractor for the project. The process emphasizes transparency, legal adherence, and competitive bidding to facilitate the successful completion of the culvert replacement.