Willow Avenue Water Main Replacement Project

The Willow Avenue Water Main Replacement Project, solicitation number 100982.0102, is a construction contract issued by the Borough of Walnutport in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 6-inch water main and 15 residential service lines, along with ties to existing mains, associated fittings, valves, restoration of disturbed areas, and overlay paving of streets. The project is located on Willow Avenue from Spruce Street to the Borough Boundary and on Maple Street from Willow Avenue to Cypress Street. Sealed bids must be submitted exclusively through the PennBid program by 10:00 am local time on November 3, 2026, as paper bids will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid based on the total of lump sum and unit price items. Bidders must provide bid security and are required to furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. The project is subject to several federal and state regulations, including Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates, Section 3 Labor Requirements, the Build America, Buy America Act, and the Public Works Employment Verification Act. Additionally, the contractor must comply with 29 CFR Part 1926 health and safety standards and provide audited balance sheets for the previous three years as part of the qualification process. Payment applications are processed through the project engineer, and the contract utilizes EJCDC standard forms for administration.