Morton Borough Sanitary Sewer Relining & Manhole Rehabilitation

The Borough of Morton is soliciting sealed bids for the Sanitary Sewer Relining and Manhole Rehabilitation-2026 project, with proposals due electronically via the PennBid portal by 10:00 AM on August 18, 2026. The project encompasses 7,100 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe relining, rehabilitation of 26 manholes, and re-establishment of 241 service laterals, along with full restoration of affected areas. All bid documents, including construction plans and specifications, are available free of charge through the PennBid platform. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to ten percent of their bid amount payable to the Borough of Morton, and the winning contractor will be required to pay PennBid a fee of one-third of one percent of the contract award value, with a minimum of $150 and a maximum of $6,000. Contractors must comply with Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates, submit a Public Works Employment Verification Form, and provide proof of insurance including general liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile coverage. Additionally, the successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price and a one-year maintenance bond equal to ten percent of the contract amount. All subcontractors require prior written approval from the Borough and must submit Responsibility Certifications alongside their own compliance documentation regarding equal employment opportunity, labor standards, and environmental regulations. Contractors must also certify compliance with Section 3 economic opportunity requirements and report labor hours for designated workers if the contract exceeds $200,000. The project must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed, and work must adhere to applicable ASTM and other industry standards as specified in the contract documents. The Borough retains the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities if deemed in its best interest. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, or detailed payment or accounting identifiers are provided, but invoices are expected to follow established certified payroll reporting formats and may be submitted electronically. All submissions require original signatures or legally valid electronic equivalents, and documentation such as certificates of insurance and lien releases must accompany bid submittals.