BET Property Water Main Extension

The contract involves the installation of approximately 85 linear feet of 12-inch restrained joint ductile iron pipe inside a 20-inch steel casing pipe via conventional jack and bore technology across State Route 209 in Tamaqua Borough, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Complementary work includes the installation of about 190 linear feet of 16-inch ductile iron pipe, associated water main appurtenances such as gate valves, a butterfly valve, a fire hydrant, fittings, reducers, and transition couplings, as well as connections to existing 12-inch and 30-inch water mains. Additional scope encompasses mobilization and demobilization, site preparation and restoration, excavation of unsuitable material, driveway restoration, traffic control, and cut and plug operations on the existing 30-inch main. All work must be performed at the designated Site, with materials required to be protected from environmental damage, stored above 50°F in dry conditions, and tested in accordance with approved standards such as ANSI/AWWA C600. The contractor is responsible for all inspections, testing, and certification of materials, with final acceptance contingent upon the Engineer’s approval at the project site. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement with lump-sum and unit-price line items for all scope elements, though no bid amounts or total contract value are provided. Performance is governed by a general framework with no specified start or end dates, requiring compliance with federal, state, and local laws including OSHA regulations and prevailing wage requirements. Contractors must maintain general liability, completed operations, and contractual liability insurance with non-cancellation clauses and coverage extending beyond the one-year warranty period. Strict security measures are mandated, including site fencing, photo ID issuance, daily job rosters, and exclusion of unauthorized personnel under the Federal Bioterrorism Act. Financial requirements include submission of partial and final lien waivers with each payment, adherence to tax compliance and non-discrimination laws, and EEO-1 reporting where applicable. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PennBid portal by the stated deadline, with no physical submissions permitted. The contract does not specify a contract type classification, award evaluation weights, or small business set-asides, and no FAR clauses, UEI/CAGE codes, or federal appropriation data are included. Award will be made to the bidder deemed in the best interests of the project, based on a holistic assessment of technical compliance, qualifications, and overall value rather than lowest price alone.