Stinson Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement

The Stinson Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, managed by the Bern Township Municipal Authority in Berks County, Pennsylvania, involves the furnishing of materials and replacement of approximately 130 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron sanitary sewer pipe. The scope of work includes the installation of 4-inch perforated underdrain piping, trench flexible pavement restoration, and unclassified excavation. Technical specifications require ductile iron pipe interior coating to be Protecto 401 or an equivalent, with construction and drainage standards adhering to PennDOT Publication 408, AASHTO, and ASTM standards. The project also necessitates permanent trench restoration in existing pavement using specific asphalt mixture designs for wearing and base courses. Bids must be submitted electronically via the PennBid portal by December 12, 2025. The award will be granted to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, following a binary evaluation of technical compliance and bidder responsibility. Required submission documents include a bid bond or certified check, a non-collusion affidavit, a bidder qualification statement, and a Public Works Verification Form. Contractors are responsible for all inspections and testing, with final acceptance occurring at the project site upon written recommendation from the engineer and approval by the owner. Payment is processed monthly using EJCDC C-620 forms, and the contract includes a 10,000 dollar force account allowance for miscellaneous work.