Multimodal Fellowship Trail Project

Online SEALED PROPOSALS for the MULTIMODAL FELLOWSHIP TRAIL PROJECT will be received by West Vincent Township of Chester County via the PennBid Program until Friday, November 8, 2024 AM, 11:00 at which time the proposals will be opened and read. The Board of Supervisors will consider the proposals and tentatively award at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024. The project involves the construction of an approximately 1,637 LF, 8’ wide asphalt trail with three boardwalk type walkway sections at wetland/stream crossings (approximately 212 LF), the installation of trail signage, fence removal/installation and landscape screening. This project will require some tree removal and the utilization of erosion and sediment controls as shown on the plan set. The successful bidder will be required to pay the PennBid Program a fee of 1/3% of the contract value award. There is a minimum award fee of $100.00 and a maximum of $5,000.00. Bid documents can be obtained online via the PennBid Program at www.PennBid.net. A mandatory Pre-Bid conference will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM on-site at 614 Fellowship Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425. Mandatory attendance is required for those submitting Bid Proposals. Proposals shall be accompanied by a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal. Proposals shall be effective for 90 days from the date of opening. The successful low bidder will be required to provide a 100% performance bond or certified check, a 100% payment bond or certified check, a worker’s compensation affidavit, and a certificate of insurance naming West Vincent Township and LTL Consultants, Ltd. as additional insureds, all within 20 days after the contract is awarded. A 15% maintenance bond will also be required upon completion of the project. West Vincent Township reserves the right to waive any non-material defects or irregularities in the bid, and to reject any or all bids or portions thereof. West Vincent Township, in accordance with Title VI of the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Parts 21 and 23 of 49 C.F.R., notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that MBE/WBE will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and that no person will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. Project is to be substantially completed by June 1, 2025. Liquidated damages apply at the rate of $400.00 per calendar day. Proposals must include the Public Works Employment Verification Form completed by the Bidder. Notice is hereby given to bidders that this project is subject to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act approved August 15, 1961 (Act No. 442, P.L. 987), as amended. WEST VINCENT TOWNSHIP Jim Wendelgass Interim Township Manager