REBID: Knox & Kane Trail Development - Byromtown 24-143

The Knox and Kane Rail Trail Development project, specifically Phase 1 in Jenks Township, Forest County, Pennsylvania, is a construction solicitation issued by the Headwaters Charitable Trust. The scope of work includes the development of a rail trail featuring a rock construction entrance, a gravel parking lot with concrete ADA-compliant parking spaces, trail grading and placement, culvert replacements, ditch cleaning, fencing, and signage. The project is divided into a Base Bid and Add Alternate items, with the owner reserving the right to award the contract based on funding availability. Bidders must provide a tentative construction schedule, a 10 percent bid bond, and certificates of insurance for liability and workman's compensation. Award is granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on technical experience, financial stability, and a proven record of completing projects on time. The contractor must commence work within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 180 consecutive calendar days and final completion within 210 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages for delays are set at 750 dollars per day. Payment is managed through monthly partial payment estimates, with a 10 percent retainage held until 50 percent of the work is complete, after which retainage is reduced to 5 percent. The contract mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for wage determinations, the Build America, Buy America Act, and various accessibility standards including the ADA. Additionally, contractors must verify enrollment in the federal E-Verify Program via the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Form and adhere to all OSHA safety regulations and Pennsylvania underground utility line protection laws.