N2 Network Repair Project – Contract 1 - Excavate and Repair Sanitary Sewer Pipelines

Sealed bids for the N2 Network Repair Project – Contract 1 are invited by the Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority for the excavation and replacement of 8-inch transite sanitary sewer pipelines along East Canal Dr, North Shore Dr, Carolyn Pl, Ryan Dr, and Sylvan Ave in Summit Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The work involves removing damaged pipe segments while leaving them in place, installing new 8-inch PVC pipe with proper bedding material, reconnecting lateral connections, and restoring street surfaces to original condition. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PennBid portal by 2:00 p.m. prevailing time on May 22, 2026, and must include a bid security equal to at least ten percent of the total bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, treasurer’s check, or bid bond payable to the Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority. All bids must use the official forms provided by the Authority and include required supporting documents: a Bidder’s Qualification Statement, a Non-Collusive Bidding Certificate, and proper bid security. The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable bidder, with technical acceptability confirmed through compliance with specifications, qualifications, and past performance. The project requires adherence to prevailing wage rates, and contractors must comply with ASTM, ACI, PA DOT Publication 408, and OSHA standards for materials, testing, and safety. All materials must be properly stored, protected, and labeled per specifications, with reinforcing steel marked according to ASTM standards and all deliveries accompanied by certificates of compliance. The contractor is responsible for arranging and paying for all inspections and testing, though the Owner retains the right to conduct independent reviews. Performance and payment bonds are required under Article 5, and the contractor assumes full responsibility for hazardous environmental conditions and indemnifies the Authority against resulting claims. The contract includes provisions for change orders, dispute resolution procedures, and closeout documentation, with the term of performance commencing 30 days after the Effective Date or upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed. No FOB terms are specified, and all work is to be performed on-site as defined in the Contract Documents. Questions must be submitted via PennBid’s “Ask a Question” feature no later than ten days before bid opening, and bidders will be notified by email of any addenda issued. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or accept partial responses.