Sewer System Rehabilitation Project Contract No. 2026-02

Carnegie Borough is soliciting sealed bids for the Sewer System Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 2026-02, to be submitted electronically via the PennBid platform by Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time. The project involves spot repairs, sewer lining, and rehabilitation of a stormwater sewer pipe and its outfall, with an expected duration of 120 days. All bidding documents are available at no cost through the PennBid portal, and official notices, addenda, and updates will be issued exclusively through this platform. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, adhere to the Public Works Employment Verification Act, and ensure all steel products used are manufactured in the United States. Contractors are prohibited from discriminating against employees or applicants on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities, and no bid may be withdrawn within 90 days of the bid due date unless award is delayed by external approvals such as bond sales or grant awards. The project is partially funded by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Authority. Work must conform to applicable ASTM standards for concrete pipe, HDPE materials, and installation practices, with inspections conducted on-site by the Engineer, who retains authority to accept or reject work based on compliance with specifications. Materials such as detectable marking tape must be clearly labeled with utility type and color-coded per industry standards for subsurface safety. Payment terms require adherence to 2 CFR Part 200, with invoices submitted through approved formats, though specific payment office or banking details are not provided. The contract does not specify a total value, as unit prices are listed without quantities, and lump sum items including mobilization are capped at 7% of the total bid. Bidders must provide a Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov and comply with federal reporting requirements, including potential disclosures for executive compensation if receiving substantial federal funding. The Agreement, spanning four pages, is the only attachment listed in Section J, while Sections C, E, F, G, H, K, and L are referenced as part of the broader Contract Documents but are not included as attachments under Section J. No formal FAR clauses are included in Section I, which is designated for standard detail drawings only. The solicitation does not include a formal evaluation factor hierarchy or