Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve Pedestrian Boardwalk

Sealed bids are being solicited for the construction of a 75-foot steel beam and timber deck boardwalk with concrete pier supports and adjacent trails at the Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Bids must be submitted online via the PennBid Program by 10:00 AM on Monday, June 29, 2026, and will be publicly opened electronically on the same date. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 18, 2026, at the preserve location, and all bidders must register through PennBid to attend. Each bid must include a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of the maximum bid amount, payable to the Lancaster County Conservancy. The contract requires full compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and federal regulations under the Build America, Buy America Act, with bidders obligated to certify compliance and provide supporting documentation prior to project completion. Bidders must demonstrate responsibility through financial capability, relevant experience, and qualified subcontractors, and are required to submit comprehensive documentation proving a Good Faith Effort to include Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise firms in the project’s performance. The solicitation mandates submission of a Prime Contractor Compliance Statement and supporting records of solicitations, correspondence, and quotes for DBE/SBE participation, along with a signed EO-380 form if a DBE/SBE firm is secured. The contract includes strict requirements for bonding, with performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount required, issued by insurers with an A.M. Best rating of A-VII or better, and lasting at least one year after final payment is due. Insurance coverage standards are specified for commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile liability. The project must be completed within 75 calendar days following issuance of the Notice to Proceed and is subject to rigorous quality assurance and control protocols, including third-party inspections and testing administered by approved entities. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer’s original packaging with intact labeling, and work must adhere to ADA accessibility standards and compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The Lancaster County Conservancy reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder whose proposal strictly conforms to the bidding documents and remains within available funding. All contract documents, including specifications, drawings, and addenda, are accessible at no cost via the PennBid portal.