Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Drums, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Estimated Cost ; $580,000- $620,000 Bid results will be made available thereafter through electronically. The project includes the replacement of the existing box culvert with an arch culvert. The particular items of work in the contract are identified specifically in the Bid Format, Contract Specifications, and in the Contract Documents. The entire project will be awarded to one (1) Contractor. Contractors who require assistance utilizing PennBid can contact them by email at info@pennbid.net or call 610-693-4769. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of the Luzerne County or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and acceptable surety in the amount of 10% of the Total Bid shall be submitted with each bid. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner. The contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or handicap. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price with a corporate surety approved by the Owner. PA Prevailing wages apply to this contract. The Contractor and any subconsultants must be PennDOT prequalified to complete the work under this contract. This bid is for a public works contract and bidder is therefore subject to the provisions, duties, obligations and penalties of the Public Works Employment Verification Act, 43 P.S. 167.1-167.11. All submitted bids shall be accompanied with the Public Works Employment Verification Form. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all items or portions thereof or to waive any technicalities and informalities in the bid for the best interest of the Owner. Bid may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of opening bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract. However, the award of the contracts may be delayed by required approval of another government agency or closing on the project funding loans. Owner shall reject all bids or award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 120 days of the bid opening. In compliance with Executive Order 11625 and 12138, the successful bidder must utilize to the greatest extent feasible, minority and/or women-owned businesses located in the municipality, county or general trade area. The Municipality of Luzerne County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. Luzerne County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. This project proposes the replacement of the existing Luzerne County Bridge which carries East County Road (CB45809) over an Unnamed Tributary to Big Wapwallopen Creek. This project includes the removal and replacement of the existing structure, limited roadway improvements, traffic control, inspections, temporary stream diversion devices, temporary excavation support systems, and erosion & sediment control. Requests for clarification are due Friday, May 21, 2021 11:00:00 AM