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REJECTED - Observatory Hill Recreation Area Phase I
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The Observatory Hill Recreation Area project in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, involves the construction of walking paths, playground equipment, landscaping, and associated amenities. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment, while adhering to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage laws and DCNR project signage policies. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check for at least ten percent of the bid amount, and those bidding $100,000 or more must provide proof of competency and responsibility under the Township's Responsible Contractors Ordinance. Successful bidders must furnish Performance and Labor and Material Bonds for one hundred percent of the contract value, along with a Maintenance Bond and a Certificate of Insurance. The project includes strict administrative requirements for the submission of shop drawings, product data, and the maintenance of detailed project record documents. Contractors are expected to follow specific protocols for preconstruction conferences, project closeout, and measurement and payment procedures. Although the initial solicitation for Phase I had a bid deadline of February 25, 2026, and a scheduled construction window from March 30 to June 30, 2026, all seven bids received were rejected on March 10, 2026. The Township determined the bids were nonresponsive due to the absence of a required detailed schedule of values including quantities and unit prices, and the project is slated to be re-bid at a later date.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all prospective bidders that the Upper Darby Township will receive sealed bids for the following contract: Observatory Hill Recreation Area. Sealed bids shall be submitted and updated online until 11:00 AM prevailing time, on the 25 day of February 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All documents and solicitation details are available any time at PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) by clicking on the bids tab. Hard copies of all documents may be optionally purchased through PennBid, estimated cost is $100.00. Project drawings and documents are available for inspection Upper Darby Township building located at 100 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby, PA 19082.
OBSERVATORY HILL RECREATION AREA UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, DELAWARE COUNTY
This project includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools and equipment for the construction of walking paths, playground equipment, landscaping and all associated amenities
Bids must be submitted unconditionally. No bidder may withdraw a bid within SIXTY (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Upper Darby Township in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid or bids. Only bonds from companies licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be accepted and the bond shall state the same.
All bidders submitting a bid greater than or equal to $100,000 are required to establish proof of competency and responsibility, in accordance with the Upper Darby Township Responsible Contractors Ordinance (RCO).
Project requires the payment of PA Prevailing Wages, provided in the bid documents.
The successful bidder(s) will be required to furnish Performance and Labor and Material Bonds in one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract; a Maintenance Bond in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the first $200,000.00; plus ten percent (10%) of the remaining balance, as well as a Certificate of Insurance.
The Township reserves the right to waive any informality, or to reject any or all bids, or take such action as it may deem in the best interest of the Township and as may be permitted by law.
Pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February18, 2026 at 10:00AM EST, will be held virtually.
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