Contract No. 26-01 – Veterans Park Improvements

Sealed bids are being solicited for Contract No. 26-01 – Veterans Park Improvements in the Borough of Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, with submissions due electronically via PennBid by 6:00 PM on Friday, June 5th, 2026. The project encompasses comprehensive site improvements including demolition of existing sidewalks, installation of new concrete sidewalks with proper grading and drainage, earthwork, and installation of a retaining wall gravel foundation, all in accordance with the Contract Drawings and technical specifications. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or surety bond equal to ten percent of the proposed bid amount, payable to the Borough of Burgettstown, and no bid bond will be waived or returned for noncompliance with contract requirements or state and municipal statutes. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 19th, 2026, at Veterans Park, though attendance is not mandatory. The Borough reserves full discretion to reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, and award the contract within ninety days of bid opening, selecting the lowest bidder whose proposal is deemed in the best interests of the project, considering qualifications, compliance, alternates, and subcontracts—not solely on price. The work must adhere to ASTM and ACI standards, including concrete strength requirements where no individual test can fall below design strength by more than 500 psi, and cracks exceeding 0.007 inch must be repaired per ACI 224.1R-93. The Contractor is fully responsible for all inspections, testing, and quality control at the site, bearing all associated costs and ensuring access to the Engineer, Owner, and regulatory agencies. Materials such as reinforcing steel must be stored to prevent rust or contamination, and all submissions—including bid forms, bond affidavits, and compliance statements—must be electronically uploaded through PennBid; paper submissions, USB drives, and email attachments are prohibited. No federal contracting codes, accounting lines, or electronic invoicing systems such as WAWF are referenced, and the contract is not structured under a formal FAR clause format, instead incorporating state and local public works regulations. Documentation must include a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Public Works Verification Form, and proof of insurance with thirty-day cancellation notice requirements. The Contract Time begins upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and the Contractor must submit a detailed progress schedule within ten days of the Effective Date. No contract value is specified in the solicitation as pricing is to