Patriots Ridge to Summer Hill Water Main Extension

The work to be done under this contract consists of all labor, equipment, and materials to construct a water main extension from Patriots Ridge Area to Summer Hill Area in Plumstead Township and all water services that result from the water main extension as described elsewhere in the Project Manual and/or shown on the Drawings.

The work to be done under this contract consists of all labor, equipment, and materials to construct a water main extension from Patriots Ridge Area to Summer Hill Area in Plumstead Township and all water services that result from the water main extension as described elsewhere in the Project Manual and/or shown on the Drawings.

This project is being federally funded by EPA financial assistance dollars and therefore requires all contractors to demonstrate compliance with federal Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432 and EPA Regulations at 40 CFR Part 33, through the detailed documentation of solicitation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). Contractors must demonstrate the Six Good Faith Efforts to identify and solicit DBE firms that are potential sources for any procurement action in the areas of project construction, equipment, services, and supplies by including state qualified small businesses, and minority and women owned business enterprises in the bidding process.

This project is utilizing Federal Funding and as such is subject to Davis-Bacon Act Wages. Contractor's wage rates shall comply with the Minimum Wage Determination which are included in Appendix B.

**Submission method:** Sealed bids will be received online via the PennBid Program (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until **1:00 P.M., prevailing time on December 8, 2026**. Only bids submitted online via PennBidTM by the date and time above will be considered and opened.

Each bid shall be submitted in accordance with the *Instructions to Bidders* and must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check for not less than **ten percent (10%)** of the Bid amount payable to Plumstead Township along with an Agreement of Surety certifying that the required Performance and Payment Bonds will be provided to the Bidder.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish proof of insurance and bonds for Performance, Payment, and Maintenance in such form as meets the approval of the Township and having as security thereon such Surety company or companies as are approved by the Township.

No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids.

Bidders shall submit a Bid on a unit price basis for each item of Work listed in the electronic Bid schedule. Owner will award the Contract to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder whose Bid is in the best interests of the Project.

If the Contract is awarded, a Notice to Proceed cannot and will not be given until PENNVEST has approved and authorized the funding for this Project.