City of Pittston John Middleton Parking Lot Improvements Project

The City of Pittston is soliciting sealed bids for the Blueberry Lane Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project through the PennBid platform, with bids due by 11:30 AM on June 12, 2026. The project encompasses all labor, materials, tools, and oversight required for the installation of sanitary sewer pipes and laterals, removal of existing on-lot systems, stormwater inlets, milling and overlay of pavement, base repairs, lawn restoration, and traffic maintenance and protection. Bids must be submitted unconditionally via PennBid.net, accompanied by a bid bond equal to 10% of the total bid amount from a corporate surety licensed to operate in Pennsylvania. PA Prevailing Wage Rates under Act 287 F-14 apply, and there are no MBE/WBE requirements. All bidding documents, including plans, specifications, general and special conditions, and forms for bid, bond, and agreement, are available free of charge online starting May 29, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility by providing audited financial statements for the last three years, current experience documentation, OSHA injury logs and citations for the past five years, bonding capacity details, and certification of business structure and licensing in Pennsylvania. The lowest responsible bidder will be selected based on base bid pricing, and bids may be rejected for irregularities, omissions, alterations, conditional bids, or evidence of collusion. The contractor must submit daily and monthly progress reports with supporting documentation, including receipted bills and affidavits, and must provide three copies of shop drawings and product data, along with record drawings and specifications at closeout. Work must be substantially complete by October 2, 2026, with final completion required within September 22, 2026, following notice to proceed, and no extensions will be granted for work in the spring of 2025. Liquidated damages of $750 per day will apply for delays. The contractor must furnish and maintain safety fencing meeting specific standards, ensure full-width traffic access during non-work hours, and adhere to strict safety protocols. The Engineer has full authority to inspect all materials and work at any stage and to halt operations if safety or traffic controls are inadequate, without compensating the contractor. Upon completion, the engineer will conduct a mirror test and the owner may perform a television inspection of sewer lines; all defects must be remedied at the contractor’s expense before acceptance. A performance bond