Nolan Drive Bridge Rehabilitation

Online sealed bids for the rehabilitation of the Nolan Drive Bridge in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, will be received through the PennBid portal until June 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with public bid opening immediately following. The project involves complete bridge replacement, addition of rock protection at abutments, milling and overlay of approach roadways, and installation of new guiderail, all while maintaining one lane of traffic during construction. Work must be completed within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion recognized by the Engineer, Buchart Horn, Inc., and final acceptance by Derry Township Supervisors. A 10 percent bid security is required with each submission, and bids must include a bid bond, experience form, non-collusion affidavit, and certification of compliance with the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act. All bidders must adhere to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, paying wages as established by the state Secretary of Labor. A pre-bid conference was held on May 22, 2026, at 73 Reserve Lane, Lewistown, PA, with meeting minutes and attendee list attached via Addendum No. 1 issued on May 27, 2026. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days, or 120 days if award is delayed due to bond sales, grants, or external approvals. The contract is firm fixed price with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond the 120-day schedule, and warranties extend two years for roadway-related work. Contract administration is overseen by Kelly Shutes of Derry Township Supervisors as the contracting officer and Karl Shellenberger, P.E. of Buchart Horn, Inc., acting as the technical representative. Payments are processed via contractor applications reviewed by the Engineer and no electronic invoicing system is specified. No line-item pricing, contract value, or funding codes were disclosed in the documentation, and all submissions must be made exclusively through PennBid with no phone, fax, or email inquiries accepted.