Old State Rd Full Depth Reclamation Project

Lewis Township in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting sealed bids for the Old State Rd Full-Depth Reclamation Project, with bids due by 1:00 P.M. local time on Friday, May 29, 2026, via the PennBid online platform. The project involves approximately 9,500 square yards of full-depth reclamation of Old State Road, including a 1½-inch Superpave asphalt overlay, two-foot-wide subbase shoulders, erosion and sediment control measures, traffic control, and full site restoration, all in strict compliance with current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Publications 408 and related standards. Bidders must be PennDOT pre-qualified and submit a bid bond or certified check equal to 10% of their bid amount, along with a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit. The winning bidder will be required to furnish both Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract value. All labor must be paid in accordance with Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage laws, and contractors must ensure non-discrimination in employment practices based on race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The contract specifies that no additional compensation will be allowed for incidental work such as erosion control, traffic maintenance, or site restoration. Inspection and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, including minimum indirect tensile strength of 50 psi for asphalt stabilized FDR and unconfined compressive strength ranging from 280 to 500 psi for chemical stabilized FDR, tested per ASTM D1633 and Bulletin 27, with sampling required at a minimum of three Proctor samples per 3,000-square-yard lot. Subcontracting is limited to no more than 50% of the contract value without written approval from Lewis Township, and the prime contractor remains fully liable for all subcontractor actions. Disputes must be resolved through arbitration under the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Industry Rules. The project includes a requirement for conditional lien waivers from the contractor and separate waivers from subcontractors and suppliers upon final payment, and all records must be retained for three years after final payment. Lewis Township reserves the right to hold bids for up to 60 days for review and investigation, reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and negotiate contract terms. The contract does not specify a fixed or estimated value due to lack of unit pricing in the bid schedule, and while federal contract administration elements such as COR/C