Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in State College, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

As of October 4, 2022, project was awarded to John Claar Excavating, Inc, awarded amount is $170,371.55. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of earthwork, clearing and grubbing, tree removal and planting, construction of a new pedestrian walking path and access drives, and installation with park appurtenances. The project is funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program and is subject to all related federal regulations. Federal prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female (MBE/WBE) participation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, illegal alien employment prohibition, E-Verify documentation, and related matters. All contractors and sub-contractors working on this project will be required to comply with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act No. 222 and PA Steel Products Procurement Act. Bidders shall certify that they are not debarred from participating in state and federally funded contracts. With their Bid, Bidders must provide Section 3 Utilization and MBE/WBE contacts and commitments. Performance, payment, and maintenance bonds in 100% of the contract amount are also required. The Owner reserves the rights to reject any or all bids, to waive any defects, errors, omissions, irregularities or informalities in a bid or the bidding procedure, and to accept any bid, which it may deem to be for or in its best interest. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. The Owner does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, marital status, mental or physical disability, or the use of a guide or support animal and/or mechanical aids because of physical handicap, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, or familial status. Borough Council may accept or reject any or all bids or hold all bids for a period of 45 days from the date of Bid Opening before making a decision. Bids shall remain irrevocable for 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof unless award is delayed due to the required approval of another government agency, the sale of bonds, or the award of a grant or grants; in which case, bids shall be irrevocable for 120 days in compliance with Act 317 of 1978, as amended. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof without the risk of forfeiting the bid bond submitted with the bid.