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Lancaster Township is soliciting sealed online bids for the construction of a new Public Works Facility through the PennBid platform, with bids due by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and a public opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. via Zoom using Meeting ID [phone hidden] and passcode 1240. The project encompasses multiple trade contracts including General Construction, Fire Suppression/Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Fuel Island Construction, with all contract documents available free of charge on the PennBid portal. Bidders must submit a bid security equal to 10 percent of their bid amount in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, requiring all workers to be paid wages as determined by the Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor. Bids must remain irrevocable for sixty days after bid opening, extending to one hundred twenty days if award is delayed by governmental approvals, bond sales, or grant awards, as mandated by Act 317 of 1978. The Lancaster Township Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids without explanation. All inquiries regarding the contract documents must be submitted through PennBid’s Public Q&A portal; no phone, fax, or email inquiries will be accepted. Work is to be performed on-site in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with substantial completion dates set for October 31, 2026 for the Salt Shed and Roadway Access, and April 15, 2027 for all other on-site work. Contractors must comply with detailed marking and labeling standards referencing UL 969, ANSI Z535.2, ANSI Z535.4, ASME A13.1, and NFPA 70 for safety and identification signage. Special inspections require 48-hour advance notice, with qualified independent agencies engaged by the Owner for soil and geotechnical testing. Contractors must employ a Site Inspector certified in Pennsylvania erosion and sediment control through PADEP’s Clean Water Academy, CPESC, or CESSWI credentials. Temporary electrical systems must include GFCI protection on all 120V outlets, maintain 30-foot candles of illumination, and use portable generators for welding. All temporary structures must be constructed of noncombustible materials meeting ASTM E136 and NFPA 241 standards and