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Big Conestoga 7A & Big Conestoga 7B Bridge Rehabilitation
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Sealed bids are solicited for the rehabilitation of the Big Conestoga 7A and 7B bridges in Lancaster City, Lancaster County, with proposals due by 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 6, 2026, to the Lancaster County Purchasing Office. All bids must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the total base bid, payable to the County of Lancaster, and must remain firm for at least 45 days after bid opening. Bidders are required to submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit in compliance with the Pennsylvania Antibid-Rigging Act and must be prequalified by PennDOT to bid on public works projects. Plans and contract documents are available electronically through RETTEW Associates, Inc., with all questions or clarification requests due by 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026. No prebid meeting is scheduled. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within seven days of bid opening, or within 120 days if delays occur due to external approvals, bond sales, easement acquisition, or grant awards. The estimated project cost ranges from $2.5 million to $3 million. Mobilization for Big Conestoga 7A is permitted on or after October 1, 2026, while mobilization for Big Conestoga 7B is contingent upon receipt of the GP-11 permit, anticipated in November 2026. Substantial completion is mandated by April 23, 2027, with all work required to be fully complete and ready for final payment by May 21, 2027. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount, secured by a surety on the U.S. Treasury’s Circular 570 list, and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance. All work must comply with applicable state and federal laws, including prevailing wage rates as determined by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry. The contractor is responsible for arranging and paying for all inspections, testing, and certifications required by public authorities, and must submit applications for payment to the Engineer for approval. Payment will be processed by the County of Lancaster at 150 North Queen Street, Suite 715, Lancaster, PA 17603, with 10% retainage withheld until substantial completion. Substitutions of materials require formal written applications, certification of
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Lancaster County, PA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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The bids will be received by the Lancaster County Purchasing Office at 150 North Queen St, Suite 712, Lancaster, PA, 17603, until 11:00 AM, prevailing time, Tuesday, August 6, 2026, and will then be publicly opened and read. A prebid meeting will not be held.
Plans and contract documents can be obtained in pdf format from RETTEW Associates, Inc. by requesting documents by phone ((800)738-8395) or email (dan.winey@rettew.com). PDF files will be distributed via email. The deadline for submitting questions to or requesting clarifications from the Engineer is 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, Monday, July 27, 2026.
Bid bond or certified check for 10% of the total base bid payable to the "County of Lancaster" shall accompany each proposal and be forfeited as liquidated damages should the bidder default in execution of the contract within 10 days after award of same. Bids may not be withdrawn within 45 days after bid opening. The County reserves the right to waive irregularities in, or reject any and all bids.
The Owner shall award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder or reject all bids within seven (7) days from the date of the bid opening; provided, however, if the award is delayed by the required approval of another governmental agency, the sale of bonds, easement acquisition or the award of a grant, the Owner shall reject all bids or award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the bid opening.
Notice to proceed is anticipated by late September, 2026. Mobilization is permitted on or thereafter October 1, 2026, for Big Conestoga 7A bridge. Mobilization for Big Conestoga 7B is permitted when GP-11 permit approval (anticipated November 2026) is received by the Engineer. Substantial completion is required by April 23, 2027. All work shall be fully completed and ready for final payment by May 21, 2027. Engineer’s estimated project cost range is $2,500,000 to $3,000,000.
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Antibid-Rigging Act, 73 P.S. Section 1611 et seq., a Non-Collusion Affidavit must be submitted.
This project will include prevailing wage determinations as defined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry.
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