McGinness Innovation Park Phase I - Soil Remediation

Sealed bids for the Mill Street Outfall Replacement project in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, must be submitted electronically through the PennBid platform by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with bids publicly opened and read electronically at the same time. The project, governed under NAICS code 562910, requires each bidder to provide a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of their maximum bid payable to Columbia Borough, and to demonstrate qualification and financial ability to perform the work, including submitting evidence of past experience, financial stability, and authority to operate within Pennsylvania. All work must comply with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, with wages determined by Predetermination Number 25-05284 dated May 16, 2025, and bidders must also comply with the federal E-Verify program by submitting the Public Works Employment Verification Form for any bid exceeding $25,000. The contract time is set at 45 calendar days, and the work must be performed at the designated site in Columbia, PA. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda, attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting held at 1020 Manor Street, and submit all documentation via PennBid’s electronic system. The contract incorporates the Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract amended by Supplementary Conditions, and all obligations, warranties, and indemnifications survive final payment and acceptance. Payment for completed and acceptable work, as well as reasonable expenses related to termination, are defined under contract terms, and final payment requires submission of lien waivers, surety consent, operation manuals, and record drawings. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and awards will be made to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder at a regularly scheduled Columbia Borough council meeting. The solicitation is governed by Pennsylvania state law, and all testing, inspections, and approvals must adhere to ASTM standards for compaction, with the Owner providing independent lab services while the contractor bears responsibility for required tests and regulatory compliance. Bidders must also provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount, executed by sureties listed in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Circular 570, with bonds remaining in effect for at least one year after final payment becomes due.