Gravel Ridge Road Sewer Extension Project

The Gravel Ridge Road Sewer Extension Project, solicitation 26-01, is a construction contract issued by Middle Smithfield Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The scope of work involves the installation of approximately 960 linear feet of low-pressure force main using a combination of trenching and horizontal directional drilling. Key deliverables include connecting the extension to an existing sanitary sewer manhole pump station, furnishing and installing Air Release Manhole #1 with associated valves and fittings, and performing site restoration through pavement repair, seeding, and revegetation. The project also requires the implementation of soil erosion and sedimentation controls, traffic management, and the installation of a project identification sign. The contract is governed by the EJCDC No. C-700 Standard General Conditions (2007 Edition) and must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Performance timelines are strict, with substantial completion required within 90 calendar days and final completion within 150 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide a bid security of 10% of the estimated total contract price, and the successful awardee must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value within 15 days of notification. Bids are submitted via the PennBid portal and are evaluated based on compliance with requirements, bidder qualifications, and financial responsibility, with the award granted to the bidder deemed to be in the best interests of the project.