Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

As of September 26, 2023, the project has not been awarded. A timeline for award has not been confirmed. This project includes mobilization, clearing and grubbing, tree removal, E&S Controls, Site excavation, Supply and install 8 of 2A stone for subbase, Installation of Geotextile class 4 Type A for parking lot area, remove and salvage a portion of existing 8 high fence (and store for reuse), seeding, fertilizer, and mulching. All proposed work items are outside of 50 from the railroad tracks as East Vandergrift Borough does not have insurance to work within 50 of the railroad tracks. The selected contractor may work and be within 50 of the railroad tracks if adequate insurance is provided and a hold harmless document is provided to East Vandergrift Borough for the area within 50 of the railroad tracks. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid total made payable to East Vandergrift Borough. Attention is called to the fact that the project is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (DCNR) derived from Federal sources. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and program guidelines. This federally funded construction contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates and Related Acts and must follow the provisions found in HUD 4010 (Federal Labor Standards Provisions), Section 3 Compliance, Equal Employment Opportunities requirements of Executive Order 11246. The selected contractor must also establish a 10% goal for minority participation, female participation, and Small Business Enterprises in accordance with Executive Order 11625 and 12138, must utilize to the greatest extent these business concerns which are located within the municipality, county or the general trade and must follow the Pennsylvania Steel Products Procurement Act, the Buy American Provisions, and not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. The selected Contractor shall follow Federal OSHA guidelines on this project. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Security, Labor & Material Payment Security, (each in the amount of 100% of contract prices) as well as an 18 Month Maintenance Bond in the amount of 15% of the final contract price with bond commencing at the time of final payment. The successful bidder will also be required to provide insurance certificates for general liability insurance and workers compensation The successful bidder may also provide insurance certificates provisions for work within 50 of the railroad tracks of the Norfolk Southern Railway Company for general liability insurance if the bidder plans to work or be within this area. A hold harmless agreement for East Vandergrift Borough will also be needed due to Borough liability insurance limits within this area. The Borough of East Vandergrift reserves the right to waive any defects, errors, omissions, mistakes and informalities to accept any bid or combination of bids that are deemed to be in the best interest of the Borough and to reject any or all proposals.