RFB for Partial Superstructure Replacement, County Bridge 38, T-538 (Comfort Road) over Shamokin Creek

Northumberland County is soliciting bids for the partial superstructure replacement of County Bridge No. 38 (T-538 Comfort Road) over Little Shamokin Creek in Rockefeller Township, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes the partial replacement of the bridge structure and associated approach roadway paving activities. All work must be performed within the existing legal right-of-way and adhere to PennDOT Publication 408 specifications. The project is subject to the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, the Public Works Employment Verification Act, and Buy America requirements for all steel products. Bids are due by October 6, 2026, via the PennBid portal, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Qualified bidders must possess at least a PennDOT S1 Work Class Code Qualification and provide a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the total bid amount. Evaluation criteria include financial capability and a proven track record of completing similar projects amounting to at least 75% of the proposed contract value. The project allows for a maximum road closure of 60 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at 975 dollars per day for delays. Payment will be made on a unit basis and percent complete for lump sum items, with invoices submitted no more than monthly following review by the Engineer. Required documentation includes a non-collusion affidavit, a DEP GP-11 permit, and various PennDOT certificates of compliance.