Blacksmith Road Precast Culvert Procurement

Weisenberg Township is soliciting sealed bids via the PennBid Program for the manufacture and delivery of a precast culvert to Blacksmith Road in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, along with the preparation of a complete culvert foundation design for construction by the site contractor. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 237310, requires bidders to submit all documentation electronically through PennBid no later than 2:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, with bids accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value, as well as a one-year maintenance bond equal to 10% of the awarded contract value upon substantial completion. All work is subject to prevailing wage rates as determined by the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, and contractors must comply with stringent material specifications including PA DOT Class AAA concrete at 4,000 psi, ASTM A615 Grade 60 reinforcing steel, and membrane waterproofing per PDT Section 680, with design loading based on HS-25 and a bearing capacity of 10.5 ksf. Bidders must submit a properly executed EJCDC C-451 Contractor’s Qualification Statement, a notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Equal Employment Opportunity Affidavit, and other required certifications affirming truthfulness of submissions and compliance with socioeconomic classifications. The contract documents include the Agreement, General and Supplementary Conditions, Specifications, Drawings, and Addenda, with payment procedures governed by Article 15 of the General Conditions using EJCDC C-620 forms for applications, submitted monthly with a schedule of values that details labor, materials, subcontractors, and change orders as percentages of the contract sum. Delivery of the culvert must occur between December 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, with strict prohibition of on-site storage, and coordination with the site contractor is required to align with site readiness, which cannot begin until November 15, 2026, due to PA DEP permitting. The project timeline includes a Notice to Proceed on July 20, 2026, substantial completion by February 1, 2027, and final completion by March 1, 2027. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for