SR 209 & Rausch Creek Road Signal Upgrade, Contract No. 0007111.18

Ref. #: Tremont Township, Schuylkill County
The project involves the improvements to the signalized intersection of State Route 209 and Rausch Creek Road (T-412) in Tremont Township to include new signal heads and backplates, new LED countdown pedestrian signals and associated pavement markings, and construction of concrete sidewalk and concrete curb ramps. The Contractor will also be responsible for maintenance and control of traffic while working on the roadway areas. All construction must be completed by May 15, 2027.
All bids must include lump sum or unit prices to be considered for award by the Township, at their option, after review of the bid amounts.
Bids must be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond issued by a surety company licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the amount of at least ten percent (10%) of the Total Bid Amount made payable to the Township.
The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act apply to this Contract if the estimated cost of the project is in excess of $25,000. The successful bidder shall pay no less than the wage rates determined for the project area as set forth in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must also ensure that employees, subcontractors and applicants for employment are (a) not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin, or any other basis on which discrimination is prohibited by any applicable federal, state or local laws and, (b) legally authorized to work in the United States.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish separate bonds with corporate surety issued by companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the prescribed forms dated the date of the Contract, or separate Federal or Commonwealth chartered lending institution irrevocable letters of credit in a form accepted and approved by the Township, or separate restrictive or escrow accounts with such lending institutions pursuant to an escrow agreement accepted and approved by the Township, each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount, to secure (a) the faithful performance and maintenance of the Contract; and (b) the prompt payment of materials and labor. Bidders should note the Contract requires a maintenance period of two (2) years from the date of completion and acceptance of the work performed.
Bidders are advised that all applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Public Law 91-596, dated December 29, 1970, latest revision) shall be strictly adhered to on this project.
Bids must be accompanied by a completed Bid Form, Bidder’s Qualification Statement, electronic copy of Bid Bond, executed Non-Collusion Affidavit and Public Works Verification Form as set forth in the Contract Documents.
The project is funded through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation Green-Light-Go Program. The Contractor must be PennDOT prequalified. All Contractors must be prequalified with PennDOT in accordance with Section 102.01 of PennDOT Publication 408, latest edition.