District 5 I-78 Warning Gates

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the repair and maintenance of I-78 exit ramp closure vertical warning gates within Engineering District 5, covering Berks and Lehigh Counties. The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing, installing, repairing, and performing annual inspections of the warning gates, including the maintenance of batteries, flashers, solar components, and signage. Specific equipment requirements include Aurora LED gate arm lights, Sunlight-10 solar lighting controllers, and Valve Regulated Gelled-Electroyle batteries. The contractor must provide traffic protection for all activities and respond to service requests within 48 hours of notification. This is an Invitation for Bids where a single award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including minimum coverage of 250,000 dollars per person and 1 million dollars per occurrence, and must comply with the Prevailing Wage Act and Davis-Bacon Act. Payment will be processed via Automated Clearing House based on signed Daily Roadside Activity Reports and Confirmation of Services forms. Bidders are required to submit electronic bids by October 29, 2026, and must provide various certifications, including domestic workforce utilization and Iran Free Procurement certifications for applicable contract values.