Red Clay Creek Water Main Lowering

The Borough of Kennett Square is soliciting sealed electronic bids via the PennBid™ platform for the Race Street Water Main Replacement project (Contract KSB-2026-RSWM), with bids due by 10:00 AM prevailing time on June 30, 2026. The work involves replacing approximately 860 linear feet of 6” and 8” ductile iron pipe water mains, including the replacement of service lines, valves, installation of two new fire hydrants, and a storm inlet replacement. Bidders must submit certified checks or bid bonds totaling at least 10% of their bid, issued by companies licensed to operate in Pennsylvania. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is planned for June 15, 2026. The project requires adherence to Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Prevailing Wage Rates and incorporates grant requirements as it is partially funded by the Chester County Department of Community Development Community Revitalization Program. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with specified construction, safety, and environmental standards, including applicable AWWA, ASTM, OSHA, EPA, and PennDOT regulations. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted on-site by the Owner’s designated Engineer and Inspector, with final acceptance contingent upon successful completion and certification. Packaging and handling instructions demand that materials be delivered in original sealed containers with proper markings and protection from contamination and damage. Insurance and bonding requirements include 100% performance and payment bonds and proof of insurance rated A- or better. Subcontracting requires written approval, with the Engineer having authority to remove unsuitable personnel. Liquidated damages apply at $100 per day for delays past the completion date, which is September 30, 2026. Bidding documents and all solicitation materials are available online at no cost through the PennBid™ portal, and bids must be submitted electronically; paper submissions are not accepted. The bid process is governed by unconditional submissions with no withdrawal allowed for 60 days following closing, and the Owner reserves the right to waive informalities or reject bids. The contract does not include standard FAR clauses but contains a project-specific contractor’s release clause with fill-in provisions to be completed post-award. No formal evaluation factors or numeric scoring methodologies are identified; award determinations appear compliance-driven and eligibility-based rather than competitive.