St. Clair Borough - Northward Playground Improvements (0000-031433.20)

Sealed bids for the Northward Playground Improvements in St. Clair Borough are solicited through the PennBid online portal, with submissions due by 1:00 PM prevailing time on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and public bid opening scheduled for 6:30 PM the same day at the St. Clair Municipal Building. The contract encompasses asphalt overlay, installation of basketball hoop systems, court markings, and related work as detailed in the bid documents, which are available at no cost on the PennBid platform. Each bid must include a bond, certified check, or cashier’s check for at least 10% of the bid amount payable to the Borough of St. Clair, and the successful bidder must provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price issued by a surety approved by the Owner. The project is subject to Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Rates and the Public Works Employment Verification Act, requiring submission of the associated verification form. Contractors must adhere to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or handicap. All bids are subject to rejection or waiver of informalities, and no bid may be withdrawn for 60 days; however, award may be delayed pending external agency approvals, with decision required within 100 days of bid opening. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Work must comply with specifications requiring manufacturer-original packaging, environmental protection for materials, and adherence to handling and storage guidelines. Inspections occur on-site, with the Contractor responsible for arranging and paying for testing and certification, while the Owner or Engineer retains final acceptance authority. Substitutions of materials require formal approval and documentation of performance equivalence. The Contractor must submit written notice of any conflicts or discrepancies in the contract documents and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the Davis-Bacon Act, OSHA regulations, and the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act. Insurance must be procured through licensed providers, and closeout requires specific warranties and certifications. No contract value, specific delivery dates, or payment office details are provided, and no fixed-price or IDIQ designation is stated. The project is administered as a public works contract under local authority, with no federal FAR-style clauses identified, only construction specification sections. Electronic submissions are mandatory through PennBid, and hard copies are not accepted for bid submission, though they may govern in case of discrepancies for post-